Former NFL WR Reveals Where Russell Wilson Will Play in 2024
In the offseason, it looks like the Denver Broncos are once again looking for a new quarterback. It seems unlikely that Russell Wilson threw his last pass for the Broncos.Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson mentioned that he was told that Wilson is expected to play for another AFC team.”We have to work with the Steelers now,” Johnson said. “Bideto told me, and I said it a few plays ago, that Russell Wilson is coming to the Steelers,” Johnson said on the “Night Cap” podcast.The Pittsburgh Steelers are certainly in the quarterback market after playing three different quarterbacks in 2023. Pittsburgh also released Mitchell Trubisky on February 12.The Broncos sat Wilson Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the regular season after head coach Sean Payton mentioned he wanted a “spark” on offense.The week of the Super Bowl, on February 9, Payton went on the radio explaining that the Broncos had not decided whether or not they wanted to keep Wilson.Jim Rome asked Payton if he sees Wilson starting for him next season.”It’s possible.”Payton joined Kay Adams on her “Up and Adams” show and he couldn’t find the right quarterback with his staff for the 2024 season. that decision on Russell Wilson will come sooner rather than later.The Broncos currently face an $85 million cap hit if they release Wilson early in 2024, but they could lower that as well.Jim Rome asked Payton if he sees Wilson starting next season.”It is possible. to find the right quarterback for the 2024 season.”Position of advantage, can we find it in the draft, can we find it in free agency or is it in the building? I think that decision will come sooner rather than later to Russell Wilson.Right now, the Broncos are looking at $85 million if Wilson is released in 2024. early this year, but they might as well count it out.Wilson’s house is on the marketDespite all the reports and rumors surrounding Wilson and the Broncos, one big detail suggests that Wilson’s time in Denver is coming to an end.According to Business Den’s Thomas Gounley, Wilson and his wife Ciara are bidding on a mansion in Cherry Hills Village, ColoradoWhen Wilson bought the house in 2022, it was the most expensive house ever. sold in the Denver area for $25 million.The 20,000-square-foot house sits on a five-acre lot and has just four bedrooms and a total of 12 bathrooms. There is also a 2,500 square meter indoor swimming pool and basketball court.Wilson’s career in DenverAfter years of trying to find a quarterback through the draft and free agency, Broncos general manager George Paton decided to make one of the biggest trades in NFL history.Wilson was ready to leave the Seattle Seahawks and wanted to agree to a trade with Denver after the Broncos were involved in an Aaron Rodgers deal for nearly two years.The Broncos sent two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, Drew Lock, Noah Fant and Shelby Harris for Wilson and a fourth-round pick.Wilson teamed with first-time head coach Nathaniel Hackett to lead a West Coast offense that helped earn Aaron Rodgers two MVP awards.Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for Wilson and the Broncos in 2022.Wilson had a career-worst season, completing 60.5 percent of his passes and just 16 touchdowns. The veteran gun led his team to a 4-11 overall record and the Broncos missed the playoffs for the seventh straight season.After firing Hackett with two seasons remaining, the Broncos moved into the offseason to hire Payton to replace Wilson in 2023.Under Payton, Wilson’s numbers rose, but the Broncos again failed to make the postseason. Denver went 7-8 with Wilson starting at quarterback.Wilson threw for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. Despite completing 66.4 percent of his passes, Wilson led the Broncos to their first win against the Kansas City Chiefs since 2015..