Russell Wilson trade proposal: How Dolphins could solve $212,400,000 problem
Russell Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, but could he end up playing for a different team? With Wilson being sidelined and quarterback Justin Fields leading the Steelers to a 3-0 record, it seems Wilson could be traded away.
While Wilson was the Steelers' QB1, he suffered a minor setback with a calf strain that saw Fields start the season at quarterback.
Few teams in the NFL could benefit from acquiring a veteran quarterback like Wilson, such as the Miami Dolphins. Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who signed a four-year, $212.4 million extension this offseason, is out for an unknown period after he suffered a brutal concussion during Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills.
With Skylar Thompson not a reliable backup and with the team signing Tyler Huntley, Wilson could be a potential upgrade at quarterback for the Dolphins. A trade could be proposed between the Dolphins and the Steelers with Wilson at center of it.
How much do Broncos owe Russell Wilson?
When the Denver Broncos extended Russell Wilson in September 2022, they offered him a five-year, $242.5 million contract. Between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Denver paid Wilson $85 million of the $124 million guaranteed him at signing.
Releasing him with $39 million owing to him, the Broncos will pay Wilson that amount for the 2024 season. Once Denver pays Wilson the full $39 million, they won't owe him anything.
What did Broncos give up in Russell Wilson trade?
The Denver Broncos gave up a lot for Wilson. The Broncos sent the Seattle Seahawks two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris.
In return, they got Wilson and a fourth-round pick.
What would a Russell Wilson trade cost Dolphins?
A Wilson trade wouldn't cost the Miami Dolphins much at all. Wilson is only being paid $1.2 million by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Taking on the rest of his contract for the season, Miami would pay around $1 million.
It is unclear what Miami would have to give up to acquire Wilson. Obviously, Wilson is no longer the franchise player he once was, but with Miami in severe need, the Steelers may receive a mid-round choice (4th or 5th round) in return for Wilson.