Russell Wilson Benched by Broncos Amid Controversy

Financial Implications and Team Performance Cited as Reasons, Potential 2024 Teams Identified

• Denver Broncos' decision to bench Russell Wilson has sparked controversy, as the 35-year-old quarterback has posted better numbers in 2023 than in his debut season with the Broncos, throwing for 3,070 yards with 26 touchdown passes and just eight interceptions.
• Despite Wilson's performance, Denver's offense has been stagnant, ranking 25th in the league overall and averaging less than 300 yards per game.
• The benching is reportedly due to financial reasons, as Wilson's massive five-year, $245 million contract includes a $37 million guarantee for 2024, which would become guaranteed if Wilson failed to pass a physical with the Broncos.
• Reports suggest that Wilson expects to be released next spring, and potential landing spots for him in 2024 include the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders.
• Despite the controversy, Wilson's former Seahawks teammate, Geno Smith, has shown his support for him on social media.

62 Articles

Washington Post Business Insider FOX Sports FOX Sports Newsweek Heavy Deadspin Heavy The Ringer Newsweek New York Post Fox News FOX Sports Bleacher Report New York Post NFL.com Heavy Fox News The Messenger Fox News CNN New York Post Bleacher Report Heavy Heavy Deadspin New York Post The Messenger Bleacher Report New York Post The Messenger New York Post Heavy New York Post Bleacher Report Bleacher Report Deadspin Boston Globe Newsweek The Daily Caller UPI ESPN Washington Post Associated Press The Guardian Deadspin FOX Sports Fox News Deadspin SBNation New York Post Bleacher Report Bleacher Report TMZ Bleacher Report Washington Post The Messenger ESPN NFL.com Bleacher Report The Daily Wire The Western Journal