The Denver Broncos' decision to trade for Russell Wilson from the Seahawks is being widely criticized as potentially the worst trade in NFL history. Analysts are comparing the trade unfavorably to historical deals, including the infamous Herschel Walker trade to the Vikings. The Broncos' trade included a $245 million fully guaranteed contract for Wilson, along with two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, and three players. Following the trade, the Broncos officially released Wilson, further cementing the deal's reputation as a significant misstep. Discussions are ongoing about where this trade ranks among the worst quarterback trades in NFL history, with some suggesting it might even surpass the Deshaun Watson trade in terms of negative impact.
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Releasing Russell Wilson was an official admission by the Broncos of the disastrous decision to trade for the former MVP in 2022. Where does the move rank among the worst QB trades in NFL history? @ByMikeJones on the wildest deals of the last 35 years ⤵️ https://t.co/m3DAM1HBCk
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Is the Russell Wilson trade the worst trade in NFL history? 🤔
After officially cutting Russell Wilson, the trade between the Broncos and Seahawks is one of the worst of all time. What are some of the other worst trades? https://t.co/Ur2pCiWbxd
Move over #Rockies, there is a new leader for worst trade ever. It’s not Nolan. It’s Wilson, writes my man @SeanKeeler after #Broncos part ways with QB https://t.co/prqvrVzJ2g
The Broncos trade for Russell Wilson may be, given the cost of his contract — $245 million fully guaranteed — and the traded draft picks — two first & two seconds, a fifth plus three players — the worst NFL trade since Herschel Walker to the Vikings.
can make a case that the Russell Wilson trade was the worst in NFL history when all the assets/finances takent into account. But fear not, the Deshaun Watson trade will wind up worse!