Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker KJ Wright has hit out at Russell Wilson’s trade to the Denver Broncos as he labelled the move ‘the biggest trade heist in NFL history’.
Ahead of the 2022 season, Wilson - who won Super Bowl XLVIII - was dealt to the Broncos for a bevvy of picks. In return for Wilson and a fourth round pick, Seattle received two first round picks, two second round picks, a fifth round selection and three players, including tight end Noah Fant and quarterback Drew Lock.
On top of the trade, the Broncos also signed Wilson to a lucrative five-year contract extension worth $245million to place him as the fourth highest-paid quarterback in the NFL behind only Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts in terms of guaranteed money over their contracts. Wilson struggled mightily during his first season in Denver as the Broncos finished 5-11 with fans and figures assessing the trade as an undeniable win for the Seahawks.
