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Broncos Acquire Zach Wilson From Jets

Apr 22, 2024 2:41 PM

The Denver Broncos have acquired Zach Wilson from the New York Jets. The Broncos will also swap pick No. 203 with the Jets for No. 256.

Wilson was the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of BYU.

Denver also has Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci at quarterback.

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Despite Interest, Broncos Have No Interest In Trading Courtland Sutton

Apr 22, 2024 8:46 AM

A number of teams have inquired about him, but the Denver Broncos have no interest in trading Courtland Sutton, according to a report.

Sutton is not attending the team's voluntary offseason program as he seeks a new contract.

Sutton, 28, has two years left on his current contract. He was the 40th overall pick in the 2018 draft.

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Josh Reynolds, Broncos Agree To Two-Year Deal Worth Up To $14M

Mar 27, 2024 2:30 PM

Josh Reynolds has agreed to a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos worth up to $14 million. 

Reynolds caught 40 balls for 608 yards and five touchdowns last season with the Detroit Lions. 

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Broncos Release Russell Wilson, Opt For $53M Cap Charge

Mar 14, 2024 8:22 AM

The Denver Broncos have released Russell Wilson, something they needed to do before March 17 to avoid his $37 million salary becoming guaranteed for the 2025 season.

The Broncos designated the move as a post-June 1 release. Releasing Wilson carries an $85 million cap charge, which the team will spread over two years. They've opted to absorb $53 million in 2024 and $32 million in 2025.

Wilson has already agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Sources: Russell Wilson To Sign One-Year Deal With Steelers

Mar 11, 2024 9:05 AM

Russell Wilson plans to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources.

Wilson will sign for the veteran minimum of $1.2 million. The Denver Broncos, who will release the quarterback, will pay the rest of Wilson's $37.8 million salary while he plays for the Steelers.

With permission from the Broncos because he is still under contract until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, Wilson visited with Steelers officials in Pittsburgh on Friday.

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Browns Acquire Jerry Jeudy From Broncos

Mar 9, 2024 1:28 PM

The Denver Broncos have traded Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth and sixth round pick in 2024.

The Browns also had interest in acquiring Jeudy last offseason.

Jeudy, who turns 25 next month, had 54 receptions for 758 yards and two touchdowns last season.

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Report: Steelers Showing Interest In Russell Wilson

Mar 8, 2024 8:45 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers tentatively plan to meet with Russell Wilson ahead of free agency, according to a report.

The Denver Broncos have granted Wilson permission to speak with other teams ahead of his official release.

The report states that Wilson has interest in joining the Steelers.

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Broncos Give Russell Wilson OK To Talk To Teams Before Release

Mar 7, 2024 8:48 AM

The Denver Broncos have given soon-to-be-released Russell Wilson permission to immediately begin speaking and meeting with other teams, according to sources.

The Broncos announced Monday that they informed Wilson that he would be released after the 2024 league year begins March 13.

Denver went 11-19 in Wilson's starts over two seasons and failed to make the playoffs. 

The Broncos signed Wilson to a five-year, $242.6 million deal after his arrival in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022. They will take on an $85 million hit in dead money over the next two seasons because of the release.

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Broncos Plan To Release Russell Wilson

Mar 4, 2024 5:12 PM

The Denver Broncos informed nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson they plan to release him, a move that ends a tumultuous two-season run with the team.

"We spoke with Russell Wilson [Monday] to inform him of his release after the start of the league year [March 13, 4 p.m. ET],'' coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton said in a joint statement. "Of behalf of the Broncos, we thank Russell for his contributions and dedication to our team and community while wishing him the best as he continues his career. As we move forward, we are focused on building the strongest team possible for the 2024 season and beyond. We are excited to improve this offseason and will have to the flexibility to get better through the draft and free agency.''

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Russell Wilson Seeks Titles, With Broncos Or Wherever Wanted

Feb 26, 2024 12:47 AM

As he did after he was benched this past season, Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson said he still hopes he can finish his career in Denver, but added, "You also want to be [in] a place that wants you, too.''

Wilson's latest comments came as part of a wide-ranging, 84-minute interview with former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall on the "I Am Athlete" podcast posted Sunday night. Wilson addressed the uncertainty about his immediate NFL future as well as his desire to win two more Super Bowls during his career.

"I've got more fire than ever, honestly, especially over the past two years of what I've gone through,'' Wilson said when Marshall asked about the 35-year-old quarterback's desire. "Whether it's in Denver or somewhere else, I hope it's in Denver, I hope I get to finish there. I committed there, I wanted to be there. I want to be there."

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NFLPA Accuses Broncos Of Mistreating Russell Wilson

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Broncos Leaving Door Open For Russell Wilson's Return

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Jarrett Stidham To Start For Broncos In Finale

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Russell Wilson Decision Looms In Broncos' Offseason

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Report: Broncos Previously Threatened To Bench Russell Wilson

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Broncos Bench Russell Wilson For Week 17, Will Start Jarrett Stidham

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Teddy Bridgewater To Retire After The Season

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Texans' Tank Dell Suffers Season-Ending Injury

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Broncos Safety Kareem Jackson's Four-Game Suspension Upheld

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Courtland Sutton Wants To Hear Your Russell Wilson Apologies

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Eagles, Niners Tried To Trade For Patrick Surtain Before Deadline

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Broncos' Kareem Jackson Has Suspension Cut To Two Games

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Broncos' Kareem Jackson Suspended Four Games After Second Ejection

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Sean Payton Points To 2022 Lions As Message To 'Keep Fighting'

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Al Michaels Says TNF Made Point To Limit Taylor Swift Coverage

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Sean Payton 'Not Looking' To Shop Any Broncos Players

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Jets Make OC Nathaniel Hackett A Winner In Revenge Game

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Broncos Receiving Trade Calls, Could Be Active

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Randy Gregory Traded By Broncos To 49ers

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Dolphins Score 70 Points In Record Day

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