The Denver Broncos have announced their decision to release Russell Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, marking the end of a two-season tenure that did not meet expectations. Wilson thanked the city of Denver, teammates, and others in a statement following the news. The Broncos struggled during Wilson’s time as quarterback, failing to make the playoffs and experiencing a disappointing 11-19 record in his starts.
The Broncos will incur an $85 million dead money charge over the next two seasons due to Wilson’s release. Wilson, who is now a free agent at 35 years old, expressed his desire to win Super Bowls in the remaining years of his career. Denver took a chance on Wilson two years ago, acquiring him from the Seattle Seahawks with high hopes, but the results did not live up to expectations, leading to his release.
With Wilson’s departure, the Broncos will need to address their quarterback situation and decide the best course of action regarding the dead money hit from his release. Wilson, on the other hand, will have the opportunity to explore options with other teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers who may be interested in adding his experience and talent to their roster. The parting of ways between Wilson and the Broncos marks the end of a chapter that did not pan out as hoped, leaving both parties to chart new courses in the NFL landscape.