Broncos GM Gives Update on Russell Wilson’s NFL Trade Market

Denver has a decision to make on the quarterback’s future.

The Denver Broncos have a decision to make around quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason. And coach Sean Payton believes that choice will be made in the next two weeks.

Denver is expected to part ways with Wilson, who was benched for the final two games of the 2023 campaign. But the trade market doesn’t appear to be bursting with suitors.

“You know, I haven’t heard anything from any teams,” general manager George Paton said Tuesday when asked about potential trade interest in Wilson. “So, we’ll see.”

Denver is expected to part ways with quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason :: Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

Wilson has five years remaining on his contract that runs through the 2028 NFL season. If the Broncos can’t find a trade partner, they are expected to cut him to avoid paying him $37 million in guaranteed money for 2025 but would still face $89 million in cap charges.

Paton wouldn’t confirm if the Broncos have officially made a decision on the 35-year-old’s future.

“It hasn’t changed,” Paton said Tuesday. “We had to get through our draft meetings. We had to get through our free agent meetings and evaluate with what we have. So we just want to get through the process. Sean needs to see all these quarterbacks, the coaches need to see all these quarterbacks until we make an informed decision.”

In 15 games last season, Wilson threw for 3,070 yards with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions.