Looking to clear salary cap space ahead of the start of NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos were busy with a flurry of roster moves this week.
First, the Broncos announced they plan to release quarterback Russell Wilson. That move will create a huge “dead money” cap hit for Denver, leading to a series of consequences across the roster.
The Broncos have already restructured the contracts of two players and they have released two players — including star safety Justin Simmons — and agreed to trade wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. After a flurry of transactions, Denver went from being about $14 million over the cap to now being about $30 million under the cap.
To get there, the Broncos had to make some tough business decisions. Denver receiver Courtland Sutton had a perfect reaction on Saturday, sharing the famous GIF of Wil Smith standing in an empty house in the final scene of “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.”
Sutton also shared this on his Instagram story:
Fans had mixed reactions to Sutton’s memes.
Feeling for Court right now https://t.co/1IB3HeNaQT
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) March 9, 2024
Knew this was coming ⦠https://t.co/6MvUJPm5NO
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) March 9, 2024
— Denver Broncos 365 (@DailyBroncos) March 9, 2024
Look at what George & Sean are doing to my franchise man https://t.co/Wf2ScxYoh2
— mark (@MLaw_1) March 9, 2024
Wonder how Tim Patrick, Marvin Mims Jr. and Brandon Johnson feel about this. #BroncosCountry https://t.co/t7n8Sp0esu
— Will Petersen (@PetersenWill) March 9, 2024
Marvin Mims: https://t.co/X04hDDype7 pic.twitter.com/4ZYK4vDbGI
— Rupesh (@roqqet) March 9, 2024
This makes me sad ð https://t.co/yWu77RpSfo
— harrison (@hf732_) March 9, 2024
Looks like somebody else wants out of Denver too https://t.co/yHg6gMTWM3
— David Kromelow (@dkrom59) March 9, 2024
Man you'll be back. Cleaning house, every one nervous. https://t.co/d4aMR1sqi5
— Rob G (@imrobg) March 9, 2024
Broncos better not trade or release court I swear https://t.co/zs5ww6Kekw
— trilogyyy (@joseperezduenas) March 9, 2024
Sutton, Tim Patrick and Marvin Mims are now the top three remaining receivers in Denver.
