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George Paton won’t specifically deny threatening to bench Russell Wilson over contract

Broncos GM George Paton did not specifically deny threatening to bench QB Russell Wilson during contract negotiations in October.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2024

Understanding Russell Wilson Benching, Broncos’ Contract Ultimatum

Our Business of Football analyst draws on his experience negotiating NFL deals to look at what happened between Denver and its quarterback.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 3, 2024

Tony Husband obituary

Cartoonist whose long-running series The Yobs in Private Eye presented his view of the quirks of everyday existence

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Russell Wilson’s Why Not You Foundation responds to report questioning charitable efforts

DENVER — Russell Wilson’s “Why Not You Foundation” issued a lengthy statement Wednesday after a USA TODAY Network report raised questions about the amount of money the organization actually donated compared to its overhead expenses and the amount of money it claims to have raised.

The Denver Post · Feb 10, 2023

“An inverse tsunami”: How inflation and drought are making it harder to feed West Texans in need

Food banks across Texas are now struggling to keep up with growing demand even more than they were during the pandemic.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2022

Terms of Russell Wilson’s contract, expected salary cap rise still gives Broncos flexibility to keep, add players

It was a day full of statements — both literal and implied — for the Broncos’ new ownership group, for general manager George Paton and for quarterback Russell Wilson.

The Denver Post · Sep 2, 2022

Broncos, Russell Wilson agree to five-year contract extension, source confirms

DENVER — Russell Wilson has a new Broncos contract before playing his first regular-season snap as the team’s quarterback after agreeing late Wednesday night to a five-year, $245 million contract extension, a league source confirmed.

The Denver Post · Sep 1, 2022

Mark Kiszla: Broncos would be fools to rush in and give Russell Wilson $250 million contract extension

All Broncos Country is Russell Wilson’s stage. With eager anticipation, a long-downtrodden franchise’s new savior ran on the field for his first day of training camp, anxious to win Super Bowl rings and build his brand (although not necessarily in that order).

The Denver Post · Jul 28, 2022

Broncos are keeping Russell Wilson contract talks in-house

"We’re going to keep it in-house," Broncos GM George Paton said when asked about negotiations with QB Russell Wilson.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2022

MMQB: How the Broncos and Seahawks Negotiated the Russell Wilson Trade

A 2018 pro day, an out-of-the-way bar and a valet ticket contributed to an NFL megadeal. Plus, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and a free agency preview.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022