Denver Broncos cut QB Russell Wilson after lackluster seasons following trade from Seattle Seahawks

The Denver Broncos said Monday they will release quarterback Russell Wilson after two seasons with the team.

The Denver Broncos said Monday they will release quarterback Russell Wilson after two seasons with the team.

"We spoke to Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year," which is March 13, the team said in a statement.

The Broncos thanked Wilson, 35, for his contributions. The team continued, "We are focused on building the strongest team possible for the 2024 season and beyond."

Wilson was part of a blockbuster trade-and-salary deal in 2022 that brought him on board from the Seattle Seahawks. Denver had signed Wilson to a five-year, $245 million extension, NBCSports.com reported.

The deal wasn't as fruitful as the team wanted, the league's "Around the NFL" reported. The Broncos went 13-21 during Wilson's time, and late last season head coach Sean Payton benched Wilson and started Jarrett Stidham instead.

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