The relationship between Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos is reportedly on shaky ground, with other NFL teams expecting him to be available this offseason. The situation has been the subject of scrutiny, with financial aspects of Wilson's benching being examined alongside football considerations. Coach Sean Payton has publicly addressed the rumors of discord, suggesting that the narrative of a poor relationship is propagated by those distant from the team. Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, disclosed that the Broncos had communicated their intention to bench Wilson for the remainder of the season on October 31, unless adjustments were made to the vesting date of his $37 million salary for 2025. The unfolding drama has Broncos fans expressing their frustration, particularly targeting owner Greg Penner, as they face what's been described as a 'very expensive divorce' between Wilson and Payton. Payton's relative silence on the matter has further fueled speculation.
From @TheAthletic: Sean Payton’s outspokenness on so many other matters makes his relative silence on Russell Wilson's benching seem telling. https://t.co/fshGaOxOOB https://t.co/dxFsKvSEXY
LUNCH LINK: Russell Wilson and Sean Payton are heading for a very expensive divorce, and #BroncosCountry is about to foot the bill. No wonder #Broncos fans had some choice words for Greg Penner on the subject, via @DPostSports: https://t.co/crCPeOvNQ8… #NFL #Denver #NFLNews
NEW: Russell Wilson and Sean Payton are heading for a very expensive divorce, and #BroncosCountry is about to foot the bill. No wonder #Broncos fans had some choice words Sunday for Greg Penner on the subject, via @DPostSports: https://t.co/NSmeAWXnfv #NFL #Denver #NFLNews
NEW: #BroncosCountry has some words for Greg Penner over Russell Wilson and Sean Payton’s likely divorce. They ain’t kind. More up now from The @DenverPost: ⬇️ #Broncos #NFL #Denver #LACvsDEN #NFLNews #football https://t.co/NSmeAWXnfv
Keeler: Russell Wilson’s likely divorce from Sean Payton has Broncos Country pointing fingers at Greg Penner. “You guys have got to stop doing this.” https://t.co/xXaqBddYW4
Agent Mark Rodgers says that, on October 31, the Broncos told him QB Russell Wilson would be benched and made inactive for the rest of the season absent a change to the vesting date of his $37M salary in 2025. https://t.co/8D5sMBddXp
Sean Payton on the narrative that he doesn't like Russell Wilson: "This idea that he and I don't have a good relationship comes from people further away from our program. The further away people are from the program, the more they jump to (conclusions). It is what it is."
Broncos coach Sean Payton said the idea that he and Russ don’t have a good relationship is a narrative that people use who are far away from the team
Here’s a summary of what happened this week with the Broncos and Russell Wilson. Plus a little news regarding what was said to Wilson’s agent by the Broncos in late October. https://t.co/2WV8AddTuN
What in the world is going on with Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos? @JayGlazer with the Inside Scoop... 🔍 https://t.co/9TGP6oCsbI
From @NFLGameDay: Examining the financial side of #Broncos QB Russell Wilson's benching (after discussing the football side earlier in the show). https://t.co/ZybEb11NNt
Other NFL teams expect Russell Wilson to be available this offseason, as his relationship with the Broncos may be beyond repair.... https://t.co/ghYbvGSNgM