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Russell Wilson will play in the Mile High City, 12 years after being drafted by the Colorado Rockies.

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DENVER — Dreams have come true in Broncos Country.

Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster trade Tuesday in a huge move that solidifies the quarterback position in the Mile High City.

Sources confirmed to 9NEWS that Wilson has been dealt to the Broncos in exchange for quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, the Broncos' first-round draft picks in the 2022 and 2023 drafts, Denver's second-round draft picks in 2022 and 2023, and a fifth-round draft pick.

> Watch: Russell Wilson brings star power to Denver

Here's what Broncos players, alumni, the media and fans are saying about one of the biggest days in the history of the franchise.

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Credit: Drew Litton

Oh we lit 🔥
— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) March 8, 2022

What a day!
— Tim Patrick (@Tpstreets) March 9, 2022

🤝
— Patrick Surtain (@PatSurtainll) March 8, 2022

😢
— Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) March 8, 2022

W
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) March 8, 2022

Getting to know George Patton over the past 14 months, I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of his vision for the future of the Denver @Broncos Franchise. Congratulations on the BIG TIME move today in acquiring Russell Wilson
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 9, 2022

Throughly enjoyed my time with Drew, Shelby, and Noah. All are incredible talents both on and off the field and wish them all the best.
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 9, 2022

.⁦@DangeRussWilson⁩ 👀 This 2014! The plan unfolded 🙏🏽🤝 pic.twitter.com/SU88gM89OK
— Bradley Chubb (@astronaut) March 8, 2022

Let me see you 1,2 Step into the @Broncos @DangeRussWilson!!!

Let’s gooooo Broncos Country!!!!
— Alfred Williams (@BigAlRadio) March 8, 2022

Von Miller, come on home Brother!🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️
— Ray Crockett (@SlickPickSix39) March 8, 2022

It’s up!!! @Broncos are officially in the mix!!! @johnelway is the GOAT!!!
— AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) March 8, 2022

Welcome to the Mile High City, @DangeRussWilson! Awesome move by the @Broncos - we have a franchise quarterback once again! pic.twitter.com/NABp2ohLrg
— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock) March 9, 2022

Denver just stole Russell Wilson from Seattle. Congrats, Broncos. Condolences, Seahawks.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 8, 2022

The Broncos have acquired Russell Wilson, are you kidding me? Is this real life? It actually happened?!

George Paton for president! pic.twitter.com/XgOp0ow9yw
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) March 8, 2022

My son is a DIEHARD Seahawks fan. He was born when I played there & facetimes w/ Marshawn.

I put on my SB hat, pulled him out of school to tell him, and brought him a Broncos hat!

His reaction is hilarious. Don’t worry Broncos Country, at least we’re his 2nd favorite team pic.twitter.com/dZGe5TxDXx
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) March 8, 2022

AFC WEST just got REAL! I remember calling this pre-season @Broncos game @DangeRussWilson rookie season on @KOAColorado with Dave Logan and thinking this guy’s going to be a star. Now he’s wearing Orange and Blue! Go Broncos! #MileHighSalute pic.twitter.com/06hoeEMdTh
— Ed McCaffrey (@87ed) March 8, 2022

Hey @Broncos … Bring my boy @VonMiller back 👀💯
— Su’a Cravens (@iammsuzy) March 9, 2022

Adam Schefter says this is “the biggest trade in NFL history.” Think of that. Denver is big time as of this trade. Wow to George Paton!!!!
— Jim Saccomano (@broncos_sacco) March 8, 2022

Denver’s record and history was fantastic from 1977 thru most of Pat Bowlen Era. Then, some rough years. Those years are over, Pat would have loved this, George.
— Jim Saccomano (@broncos_sacco) March 8, 2022

Virtually everyone, fan and press, said George did a great job….except for quarterback. That “except” is gone now. Wilson trade is monumental!!!
— Jim Saccomano (@broncos_sacco) March 8, 2022

Close your eyes and imagine for a second…Super Bowl 57…February 2023…rematch of Super Bowl 32…Broncos vs Packers…Russ vs Rodgers…
— Zach Bye (@byesline) March 8, 2022

Mr. Unlimited heading to #BroncosCountry Welcome @DangeRussWilson pic.twitter.com/sT24ld6Lgz
— Nick Ferguson (@NickFerguson_25) March 8, 2022

Welcome to Denver @DangeRussWilson
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) March 8, 2022

pic.twitter.com/RtNWTWxuhI
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) March 8, 2022

Russell Wilson. Well, that's a horse of a different color. Good on George Paton. Great for the Broncos.
— Mark Kiszla (@markkiszla) March 8, 2022

Called it haha. Great move @Broncos! Welcome to Denver @DangeRussWilson. Let’s go! https://t.co/bwa3fEYYx1
— Jeremy Bloom (@JeremyBloom11) March 8, 2022

Whoa the Broncos got relevant again

(And yes I’m sad for Seattle today) pic.twitter.com/slfjsBndBB
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) March 8, 2022

Wow. We really get to be neighbors with @ciara 🥲
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 8, 2022

O. M. G.

Denver... how we feelin’?! https://t.co/iURiB4S50K
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 8, 2022

God Bless America! What a gamut of emotions over the last couple of hours!!!! #Broncos @1043TheFan

LETS GO BRONCOS! #MrUnlimited
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) March 8, 2022

Two words.

Super Bowl

BRONCOS ARE BACK https://t.co/KIhRxY4A7h
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) March 8, 2022

Huge shoutout to @9News for coming into the studio today to watch @Tyler_Polumbus and @dmac1043 react to the Russell Wilson trade! @1043TheFan pic.twitter.com/Qe2evPuGrY
— Kevin Kissner (@KissnerRadio) March 9, 2022

The Okwuegbunam era begins in Denver!
— Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) March 8, 2022

Forget EVERYTHING I said about drafting and developing.

The @Broncos effing snagged Russ!!!!!! https://t.co/GxRhSXt33P
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) March 8, 2022

New look for @DangeRussWilson 👀

(via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/MHEi49hbMx
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 8, 2022

Can we take a second to thank @ShelbyHarris93 for his time in Denver 🧡💙
— Trevor Judge (@TrevorJudge) March 8, 2022

The question is -- who told Von Miller yesterday?!
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) March 8, 2022

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and team walk down the tunnel towards the field for warmups in Detroit. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

"Russell Wilson will be the next QB of the Denver Broncos"

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🎧 https://t.co/bc7OJnVzXv pic.twitter.com/ETGvzJvq6a
— Locked On Podcasts (@LockedOnNetwork) March 8, 2022

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