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UPDATE: The Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and tight end Noah Fant, according to reports.
Wilson reportedly chose the Broncos as his destination over the Washington Commanders.
Original Story: Russell Wilson is heading to the AFC.
Just hours after it was announced that the Green Bay Packers re-signed Aaron Rodgers to a history-making $200 million deal, it was announced that the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade Wilson to the Denver Broncos.
The trade is pending Wilson’s approval and a physical, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Full compensation was not immediately confirmed, but early reports are the deal will also include multiple first-round picks, quarterback Drew Lock, and additional picks and players.
Blockbuster: After weeks of negotiations, in one of the largest trades in NFL history, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to terms for a deal involving Super-Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson, sources tell ESPN.
Trade is pending a physical and Wilson’s approval. pic.twitter.com/oRFDV8Ehyx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022
As an added bonus for NFL teams, Wilson and the Broncos will travel to Seattle during the 2022-23 NFL season. Surely the NFL will ensure the game is part of the primetime schedule.
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