Insiders Suggest Russell Wilson’s Time With Broncos Over After Benching

The Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson appear to be headed for an offseason separation. Following an impressive turnaround after a rough start to the season, it seems the team is set to go in another direction. 

This was highlighted by the decision to bench Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the year, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. But going even one step further than that, multiple NFL insiders highlighted that this is likely the end of the road regarding Wilson’s tenure with the Broncos.

This, pretty clearly, is it for Russell Wilson in Denver. Broncos are on the hook for $39 million in guarantees in 2024. However, hanging on to him into 2024 would mean $37 million vesting for 2025.

So it's $39 million buyout this offseason or $37 million buyout next offseason. https://t.co/EL9DS4dj9t

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 27, 2023