NFL Rumors: Russell Wilson eyeing NFC move as Broncos look to cut ties with $245,000,000 QB 

When Russell Wilson was benched by the Denver Broncos, it became clear that the team had given up on him. After trading a lot of picks and players to acquire his services from the Seattle Seahawks, they decided that he wasn't worth it anymore.

Russell Wilson, who signed a $245 million deal with the Broncos in September 2022, is still good enough to be a starter, even if he's not on the same level as his Seattle Seahawks days. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, a possible destination for him could be the Minnesota Vikings, whose quarterback Kirk Cousins will be a free agent after the season.

Could Russell Wilson land with the Minnesota Vikings?

It's a possibility because Wilson will need to find himself a new team in 2024. He doesn't have many options apart from restructuring his contract or getting ready for another full year on the bench as the Broncos try to fix their own quarterback room.

Russell Wilson's contract: How much is he earning with the Broncos?

The quarterback is in the middle of a five-year, $245 million contract with the Denver Broncos. He extended his deal after he was traded from the Seattle Seahawks.

Russell Wilson has earned the most money out of all Broncos players in 2023, with $28M in cash paid over the year. His salary for next season is fully guaranteed at signing as well, which will be a huge problem for trade purposes in 2024.

Given how much the Denver Broncos invested to build this partnership, they definitely needed coach Sean Payton and Wilson to gel, but it wasn't to be. The deal with the Seahawks was a massive failure, and they'll need a lot of luck to find a new quarterback for 2024.

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