Seattle Seahawks agree to trade QB Russell Wilson to Denver Broncos, get three players, picks

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After weeks of negotiations, in one of the biggest trades in NFL history, the Denver Broncos have agreed to send a significant package of players and draft picks to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, sources tell ESPN.

The Broncos have agreed to trade quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for Wilson and a fourth-round pick, sources said. The trade gives Denver the quarterback it has sought since Peyton Manning retired, and it gives Seattle a foundation on which to rebuild without the quarterback who led the Seahawks to their only Super Bowl title.

The Broncos have used 11 different starting quarterbacks since Peyton Manning retired before the 2016 season, tied for the most in the NFL over that span. Upon Wilson's approval to waive his no-trade clause, the Seahawks will send him to Denver, ending his historic 10-season run in Seattle that included nine Pro Bowl selections, one Super Bowl title and more wins than any quarterback ever has posted during his first 10 seasons in the league.

Wilson also will have to pass a physical. The trade can't be officially announced until Wednesday, May 16 at 4 p.m. ET, which is the start of the 2022 league year. Denver acquiring Wilson has nothing to do with Aaron Rodgers' decision to return to Green Bay. Denver general manager George Paton initiated trade talks with Seattle for Wilson at least two weeks ago, per sources. But in recent days, as trade talks with Seattle heated up, it became clear that Wilson was the Broncos' Plan A. The Broncos and Packers have not discussed a Rodgers trade this offseason.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33454258/sources-seattle-seahawks-trade-qb-russell-wilson-denver-broncos

[CentralMass]

1. Now the Sehawks have zero class .

[cilla4progress]

2. Bummer

oh well, I'm kinda done with NFL anyway...

[calguy]

3. Good trade for Seattle

Wilson's extremely high salary was hurting the Seahawks' ability to afford good players in other positions. Denver gave up way too much in a futile attempt to become a power team once again. Bad drafting has prevented them from having quarterback, and trading for one that's getting old will only be a temporary band aid to fix a more permanent problem.

[CentralMass]

4. Though I like Wilson your assement seems about right.

[Bristlecone]

6. Well, he's no Peyton Manning, but that move worked out ok for the Broncos

Drew Lock is not an NFL QB, Noah Fant hurts, but the Broncos have TEs and receivers galore.

They also had given themselves plenty of cap room by trading Miller for draft picks last season.

It’s a good move imo.

[BlueJac]

5. I am a huge Seahawks fan...

After last year I am looking forward to a fresh start with out that huge pay out for Wilson who is getting older and if he is unhappy in Seattle, good riddance! GO HAWKS!

[calguy]

8. I'm a huge 49er fan, and I agree with you

Glad to see him out of our division, he always seemed to have our number. His salary sucked so much life out of their salary cap the Hawks couldn't sign enough good players to support his huge ego.
I don't think he'll do as well with the Broncos. But who knows the new coach will do.

[Auggie]

7. As a 49ers fan I'm thrilled Wilson is out of the division. But shit ...

Denver gave Seattle way too much to build upon. Seahawks may be down now, but they won't be for long.

Screw the Broncos. Never liked them or Elway. Hope it bites them in the ass.