Report: Russell Wilson could make surprising contract decision

Russell Wilson may soon become one of the biggest names on the free agent market, but that doesn’t mean he will be paid accordingly.ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Sunday on SportsCenter that the NFL believes the Broncos will release Wilson at some point. . point in the coming weeks. Denver still owes Wilson $39 million in guaranteed money, so that’s how much the 35-year-old will get from his current team next season.With the Broncos still owing him that much, Wilson might want to sign with a new one. team that the price is a huge discount.”It looks like he’s going to sign for significantly less, maybe even the league minimum, because he’s guaranteed all the money. And so, he’s going to have options,” Fowler said. , via Bleacher Report’s Tyler Conway. “Talking to teams and scouts makes him feel like he’s still an NFL starter and has a job somewhere.”Wilson’s $37 million salary through 2025 is guaranteed as long as he’s still on Denver’s roster on the 17 March, so they probably will. cut him off before that. The Broncos would prefer to trade Wilson, but are unlikely to find a suitor because of his contract.Although he has struggled since leaving the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson could easily cost $20 million. on the market. If his only priority is competing for a championship, he could just take $39 million from the Broncos and give his next team a huge break that would allow that team to build a better roster around him.Ofcmakers listed one interesting team. Wilson’s possible landing spot..