Report: Seahawks Agree to Trade Russell Wilson to Broncos Pending His Approval

Wilson reportedly still needs to approve the move.

The Seahawks have agreed to trade Russell Wilson to the Broncos and are waiting for him to approve the deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Blockbuster: After weeks of negotiations, in one of the largest trades in NFL history, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to terms for a deal involving Super-Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson, sources tell ESPN.

Trade is pending a physical and Wilson’s approval. pic.twitter.com/oRFDV8Ehyx

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022

NFL Network confirmed the deal and reported that Denver sent defensive lineman Shelby Harris, tight end Noah Fant and quarterback Drew Lock as part of the deal. Seattle is also getting two first-round draft picks, two second-round draft picks and one fifth-round pick from Denver. Denver gets a fourth-round pick along with Wilson.

The full deal:#Broncos get: Russell Wilson and a fourth-rounder.#Seahawks get: 2 first-rounders and 2 second-rounders, a fifth-rounder, Drew Lock, Shelby Harris and Noah Fant.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2022

The deal is reported to be one of the largest in NFL history. The news comes just hours after it was reported that Aaron Rodgers is staying with the Packers after considering joining the Broncos or retiring. 

Wilson’s dismay with Seattle stretches back to last offseason when his agent released a list of teams would consider being traded to. Wilson eventually denied ever requesting a trade. On several occasions, coach Pete Carroll dismissed the notion that the Seahawks would trade Wilson. On a March 1 appearance on the Today show, Wilson said he was happy in Seattle. 

“Seattle is the place that I’m at right now, and I love it,” he said.  

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