The prevailing expectation is that the Denver Broncos will part ways with Russell Wilson, incurring a substantial dead cap hit of $85 million. However, former NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander suggests that a trade might be in the cards, specifically to the Atlanta Falcons.
On FanDuel TV’s Up & Adams, Alexander mentioned, “I’ve been hearing, maybe Atlanta. They’ve got a good tight end, good receivers, line’s okay.”
Wilson’s $242.5 million contract played a pivotal role in his removal from the lineup at the season’s end. The Broncos, who acquired Wilson in a 2022 trade with the Seattle Seahawks involving five draft picks, including two No. 1s and three players, will be left with no tangible returns.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler proposed the idea that the Broncos could sweeten a deal by offering draft compensation to teams willing to absorb part of the $39 million guaranteed to Wilson for the next season. However, Wilson holds a no-trade clause, requiring his agreement for any trade to materialize.
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Given the way Wilson was treated by head coach Sean Payton in the past season, he is unlikely to extend any favors to Denver. Analysts suggest that Wilson could wait out the situation and, in essence, choose his new team while enjoying financial security.
The Broncos’ decision to bench Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the regular season is widely viewed as a significant step towards the end of Wilson’s tenure in Denver. Shaun Alexander, a former NFL star with numerous records and accolades, provided these insights.
