"They Didn't Blink": Broncos Reportedly Shot Down Russell Wilson’s Massive $350,000,000 Contract Demand

Russell Wilson's Massive Broncos Contract Request Revealed in Document

A seven-year contract worth $50 million per year for Russell Wilson? That would not have aged well for the Denver Broncos. Yet, according to a lawsuit filed by the NFLPA to the NFL, that is the exact deal the Broncos almost signed just three seasons ago. The recently unveiled document by “Pablo Torre Finds Out” alleges the Broncos came very close to a fully guaranteed, long-term contract with Wilson after they acquired him from the Seattle Seaha…

"They didn't blink": Broncos reportedly shot down Russell Wilson’s massive $350,000,000 contract demand

Russell Wilson spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks. In March 2022, he was traded to the Denver Broncos and agreed to a five-year deal worth $275 million.

Russell Wilson asked Broncos for $350M in 2022; owner Greg Penner wondered if deal needed to happen at all, document shows

A summer 2024 arbitration ruling shed unique light on the Broncos’ contract extension negotiations with Russell Wilson, including Greg Penner questioning why an immediate long-term deal was necessary.

Russell Wilson's Denver journey ends in release after $275M deal fails to spark playoff success

Russell Wilson’s Transition to Denver Russell Wilson, a name synonymous with NFL success, spent a decade carving out a legacy with the Seattle Seahawks. His tenure there was marked by remarkable achievements, including a Super Bowl victory and multiple playoff appearances. However, in March 2022, the landscape of his career shifted dramatically when he was traded to the Denver Broncos. This move was not merely a change of scenery; it was a high-…

Russell Wilson Asked Broncos For Fully Guaranteed Deal, Irked NFLPA Boss By Accepting Less

The NFLPA’s grievance aimed at proving NFL owners colluded to prevent other teams from matching the Browns’ fully guaranteed Deshaun Watson extension did not produce a win. A ruling by an independent arbitrator earlier this year did not find sufficient evidence to determine collusion definitively occurred. But an investigation from veteran reporter Pablo Torre revealed a trove of information regarding some recent quarterback negotiations and the…

Russell Wilson Wanted $350M Deal Fully Guaranteed | Broncos Owner Said What?

We've learned through Pablo Torre's reporting that #RussellWilson's initial contract request was a seven-year, $350M deal with the #DenverBroncos. We also learned that #Broncos owner #GregPenner had doubts. Full article: https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/russell-wilson-asked-broncos-350m-extension-2022-report Chad Jensen: https://twitter.com/ChadNJensen Merch: http://mhhmerch.com/ Slam it here for more Broncos coverage: https://www.si.com/nfl/…