A former teammate of Russell Wilson boldly predicts his 2024 team.
Nevertheless, once he is formally out of his Denver deal, a few teams in need of a quarterback will be interested in signing him. There isn’t really any reason for any team to trade for him unless Denver releases him.
Jan. 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA: Russell Wilson, 3, of the Denver Broncos, warms up at Allegiant Stadium before facing the Las Vegas Raiders. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports’ Stephen R. Sylvanie
It all boils down to money, as it does with almost everything related to the NFL. With five years and more than $170 million in debt, no team wants to trade for a 35-year-old quarterback (well, maybe the New York Jets’ Joe Douglas).
Why ought they to, anyway? The Broncos will cut Wilson if they truly want to move on from him. Yes, they will have a $85 million dead cap hit, but by designating after June 1st, they may stretch that out over a two-year period.
At that time, Wilson may take a less expensive contract with any team. Maybe even a one- or two-year contract. Concerning Wilson’s deal is its duration as well. Wilson might be the starting quarterback for a rebuilding team for a year or two while they groom the future QB.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson’s tenure may be coming to an end. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Nathan Ray Seebeck
With Russell Wilson still serving as the team’s quarterback in 2018, wide receiver Brandon Marshall, a six-time Pro Bowler and one-time First Team All-Pro, called it quits in 2018. He made the following prediction about his former quarterback, who will play for the Atlanta Falcons, on his podcast, I Am Athlete:
With a pick in the top ten of the NFL Draft, the Falcons might add even more weapons to their already impressive offensive arsenal. Justin Fields’ draft capital, who has been linked to them recently, would not need to be moved if they were confident they could sign Wilson.
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