Arrr, mateys! Thar be sad tidings fer the Broncos, as they send Russell Wilson t' the bench, lest their playoff dreams be sunk! Blimey, this could mean trouble fer his contract too, says the scuttlebutt!
2023-12-27
Arr, me hearties! Super Bowl conqueror Russell Wilson be takin' a rest for the Broncos' last two battles, as the crew be aimin' to keep their treasur'd financial might intact when the season be done.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will reportedly be benched for the final two weeks of the regular season. The team had a five-game winning streak after a close win against the Green Bay Packers, but they have since dropped three of their last four games. While Wilson has shown improvement under first-year coach Sean Payton, their relationship has been tense at times. In the Christmas Eve game against the New England Patriots, Wilson had 238 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, but he struggled in the first three quarters before helping the offense generate points late in the game. The decision to sit Wilson is not solely based on his performance but also on financial factors. The Broncos are looking to preserve their financial flexibility for the offseason. Wilson has an estimated $37 million in 2025 salary that becomes fully vested in March, and a significant injury this season could complicate the financial situation. Jarrett Stidham will be the starting quarterback for Denver's Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Although the Broncos' postseason hopes have taken a hit, they have not been officially eliminated and currently have a 7-8 record, sitting at the No. 12 spot in the AFC standings.