Russell Wilson set to become Denver Bronco, team trades several players in exchange
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Denver Broncos are set to receive Russell Wilson following a deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Our Denver affiliate 9News reports details are still being clarified. The deal won't be made official until Wednesday, March, 16.
To complete one of the biggest trades in Bronco history, the team had to give up a lot. In exchange for Wilson, the Broncos are sending two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-rounder, and quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, and defensive end Shelby Harris, to the Seattle Seahawks.
When the news was first announced, the Denver Broncos made a Twitter post referencing the movie "Castaway."
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 8, 2022
Wilson helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII against the Broncos in 2014.
