Russell Carrington Wilson (born November 29, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).
Russell Wilson: Trade grade| Traded to broncos| Contract
Trade grade:
The era of Russell Wilson is over for the Seattle Seahawks. On Tuesday, the team agreed to trade Wilson to the Denver Broncos, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora confirms, after what is being reported as weeks of negotiations between the two sides.
The news lands immediately following Aaron Rodgers’ decision to remain with the Green Bay Packers on a record-setting deal, and it’s not a stretch to assume the Broncos may have pulled the trigger on Wilson after hearing of Rodgers’ recommitment to the Packers.
Traded to Broncos:
ESPN reports the package also includes former second-round pick Drew Lock. It also appears the Seahawks will receive defensive lineman Shelby Harris, with Harris set to help bolster a Seattle pass rush that is in dire straits — the 30-year-old having produced six sacks for the Broncos in 2021 and who is also regarded as a leader in the locker room.
This closes the chapter on a tumultuous past year for the Seahawks, one that saw Wilson perturbed at his lack of involvement in team-building, leading to an alleged trade request that was fueled largely by his agent’s proclamation of four NFL teams Wilson would be willing to waive his no-trade clause to become a part of — the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears or New Orleans Saints.Â
Contract:
Russell Wilson’s contract
Wilson has two years left on the 4-year, $140 million contract he signed in 2019. The contract included $107 million in guarantees, including $70 million fully guaranteed at signing and a $65 million signing bonus. In 2022 and 2023, Wilson has no guarantees on his salary.
According to FOX Sports Insider Jay Glazer, the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson and a fourth-round selection to the Broncos for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round selection and three players, including quarterback Drew Lock.
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