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."

The NFL Players Association believes that the Denver Broncos "mistreated" Russell Wilson this season.

Executive Director Lloyd Howell told The Washington Post, "We believe that [Wilson] was in the right and was being mistreated. And so whether it's coming from Jeffrey [Kessler, an NFLPA attorney] or other efforts that may not have been as visible, we support our player and how they should be treated, be it financially or in any other manner."

Wilson was benched in December, following reports that the Broncos threatened to bench him earlier in 2023 if he didn't adjust an injury guarantee in his contract.

Sean Payton said at the time that Wilson's benching was primarily football-related, aiming for an offensive "spark" with backup Jarrett Stidham.