DENVER — The loss that practically dooms the Denver Broncos' playoff hopes now directs attention on quarterback Russell Wilson's future with the team.
He has a $39 million guarantee for next season but another $37 million in guaranteed payout in 2025 if he is still on the team March 17.
The "early trigger" guarantee means if the Broncos don't want want to commit to 2025 for Wilson, they would have to release him by March 17 and eat the $39 million for 2024. There are significant salary-cap implications for cutting or trading Wilson after this season.
“I’m just worried about next week and playing great football,'' Wilson said when asked about his future. "I came here to win and win a championship for us and to find a way to do that. I obviously love being here with these guys, these teammates. I’m excited to keep playing ball and playing hard for us.”
Wilson turned 35 last month. After a difficult first season with the Broncos in 2022, in which he posted a career-worst 84.4 passer rating that ranked No. 27 among NFL quarterbacks, Wilson rebounded this year. Through 15 games he has passed for 3,070 yards and 26 touchdowns against 8 interceptions for a 98.0 rating that ranks 9th among NFL quarterbacks.
Not factored into passer ratings are sacks. Wilson has taken an even 100 sacks in his two seasons with the Broncos, more than any other NFL quarterback in that span.
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