
The Denver Broncos were hamstrung by a $53 million “dead money” salary cap hit in 2024 after releasing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. His cap hit will drop to $32 million in 2025 before Wilson is completely off the team’s books in 2026.

The Denver Broncos were hamstrung by a $53 million “dead money” salary cap hit in 2024 after releasing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. His cap hit will drop to $32 million in 2025 before Wilson is completely off the team’s books in 2026.