Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle was a bit frostier than expected.
On Monday, for the first time in his NFL career, Wilson was a visitor in the Seattle Seahawks stadium as the new quarterback of the Denver Broncos. After March’s blockbuster deal that sent Wilson to Denver for a whole bunch of pieces in return, this moment has been months in the making for Seattle’s former quarterback of 10 years.
Wilson may have arrived to the stadium in style ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup, but his reception from fans when taking the field was a bit of a surprise. Instead of celebrating the quarterback who gave them their only Super Bowl victory, Seahawks fans booed Wilson when he took the field during warmups.
Russell Wilson gets booed coming out of the tunnel pic.twitter.com/M4w6Du70Fy
— alex (@highlghtheaven) September 12, 2022
While there were definitely cheers in there, the boos rang loud and clear for Wilson.
Russell Wilson booed by many at Lumen Field as he comes out clapping to begin Broncos’ pregame warmups before this Seahawks opener like no other @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/CcXMagMpXV
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 12, 2022
Wilson’s first snap also went as expected with the crowd reaction, but did make for a cool ESPN broadcasting moment.
Booed once again pic.twitter.com/kbUEUfAK57
— alex (@highlghtheaven) September 13, 2022
Here are all the major moments from Wilson’s mixed reception back in Seattle.
Russell Wilson's return to Seattle featured some nice — and not nice — moments with fans
.@DangeRussWilson and @dkm14 taking time for the fans ✍️ #MNF pic.twitter.com/j7DU7Sovxd
— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2022
Reunited and it feels so good.
Russell Wilson caught up with a couple of old teammates during warmups 🫂
🎥 @Seahawkspic.twitter.com/LnqmcmqXuv
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) September 12, 2022
Seattle fans welcoming Russell Wilson back with open arms 💀 pic.twitter.com/UsoOTaImOj
— PFF (@PFF) September 12, 2022
A loyal @DangeRussWilson fan. #Denver7 #Broncos pic.twitter.com/turOQho43x
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 12, 2022
Thank you Russell Wilson 💚💙 pic.twitter.com/ehM0R8aAGy
— Seahawks Nation (@12sNationCP) September 12, 2022
On Twitter, fans were surprised at the level of animosity facing Russell Wilson in his return
Booing Russell Wilson, smh. It’s about to be a torching lol
— Kazeem Famuyide 🇳🇬 🍎 (@Kazeem) September 12, 2022
Russell Wilson runs out to a loud chorus of boos by Seahawks fans.
Wild reception for a guy who brought them glory and success.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) September 12, 2022
Seahawks fans booing Russell Wilson remind me of Packers fans booing Brett Favre in 2009. Bad look. You'll calm down and celebrate him down the road.
— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) September 12, 2022
I wasn’t expecting that many boos when Russell Wilson took the field tbh
— Jessamyn McIntyre (@JessamynMcIntyr) September 12, 2022
I cannot believe Russell Wilson is being booed by Seahawks fans. This guy took you to two Super Bowls and brought home one. This is not Favre to the Vikings. #MNF
— Jake Rongholt (@BothSidesSports) September 12, 2022
Multiple thoughts can be held at the same time: Russell Wilson is the greatest quarterback ever for the #Seahawks. There's no dispute about that. He's also Public Enemy No. 1 tonight, so the fans should make it as tough as they can on him as a show of support for THEIR team.
— *Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) September 12, 2022
Russell Wilson walking into Seattle tonight: pic.twitter.com/7Uo8ehAGHZ
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) September 12, 2022
