Russell Wilson wanted to go to the Denver Broncos because it’s a place he likes, it’s near his family, it’s on the West Coast and they have a roster that is essentially stacked at receiver, on defense, at running back.
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How Much Is Denver Paying Russell Wilson?
Wilson has two years left on the 4-year, $140 million contract he signed in 2019.
The contract included $107 million in guarantees, including $70 million fully guaranteed at signing and a $65 million signing bonus.
Has Russell Wilson Waived His No Trade Clause?
Quarter back waived his no-trade clause for Denver Broncos.
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Wilson was set to count $37 million against Seattle’s salary cap this coming season. His trade will save the Seahawks $11 million in 2022 cap space.
The Seahawks also are releasing All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, another franchise cornerstone who was drafted on the same day as Wilson in 2012, in a move that will save them $16.6 million in cap space.
The Seahawks take on $26 million in dead money by trading Wilson. Per ESPN Stats & Information research, that’s the second-most dead money a team has ever incurred, trailing the $33.8 million the Philadelphia Eagles ate in the Carson Wentz trade.
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