{"id":22882,"date":"2024-03-04T17:04:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-release-quarterback-just-two-years-on-from-acquiring-him-in-blockbuster-trade-nfl-news\/04\/03\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:04:59","slug":"russell-wilson-denver-broncos-release-quarterback-just-two-years-on-from-acquiring-him-in-blockbuster-trade-nfl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-release-quarterback-just-two-years-on-from-acquiring-him-in-blockbuster-trade-nfl-news\/04\/03\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell Wilson: Denver Broncos release quarterback just two years on from acquiring him in blockbuster trade | NFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-component-name=\"sdc-article-body\" data-highlight-intro=\"true\">\n<p>Denver Broncos\u00a0have released quarterback\u00a0Russell Wilson\u00a0just two years after his high-profile trade from Seattle Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p>Broncos gave up five NFL draft picks and three players in order to acquire Wilson in March 2022 but won only 11 of the 30 games in which he started.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old, a nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, was benched for the final two games of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n<p>News of Wilson&#8217;s departure was announced on Monday with a Broncos statement reading: &#8220;We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On behalf of the Broncos, we thank Russell for his contributions and dedication to our team while wishing him the best as he continues his career.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we move forward, we are focused in building the strongest team possible for the 2024 season and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to improve this offseason and will have the flexibility to get better through the draft and free agency.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Wilson said in a statement: &#8220;Over these last two years, you have welcomed my family and me with open arms and have embraced us as members of the Denver community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This city will always hold a special place in my heart. Our family grew here, we made countless memories and friendships, and formed relationships that will last a lifetime.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anthony Joshua&#8217;s heavyweight clash with Francis Ngannou takes place on Friday March 8, live on Sky Sports Box Office with the main event expected around 11pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sky.com\/boxoffice\/joshua-ngannou\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Book Joshua v Ngannou now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/nfl\/news\/12040\/13087482\/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-release-quarterback-just-two-years-on-from-acquiring-him-in-blockbuster-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Denver Broncos&nbsp;have released quarterback&nbsp;Russell Wilson&nbsp;just two years after his high-profile trade from Seattle Seahawks. 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