Say "hello" to your new quarterback, Broncos Country!
*Originally published on March 8
Updated on March 9 at 11:46 a.m.:
Recent reports from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero state that the Seahawks and Broncos have agreed to a massive trade deal that sees Russell Wilson in Denver.
The Broncos 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.
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.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022
Trade is pending a physical and Wilson’s approval. pic.twitter.com/oRFDV8Ehyx
At the time of this writing, the trade is pending a physical and Wilson waiving his no-trade clause. The deal can not be finalized until the new league year begins on March 16.
Here's how fans and players reacted to Russell Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos:
Wow. We really get to be neighbors with @ciara 🥲
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 8, 2022
The Broncos have acquired Russell Wilson, are you kidding me? Is this real life? It actually happened?!
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) March 8, 2022
George Paton for president! pic.twitter.com/XgOp0ow9yw
Denver just stole Russell Wilson from Seattle. Congrats, Broncos. Condolences, Seahawks.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 8, 2022
It’s up!!! @Broncos are officially in the mix!!! @johnelway is the GOAT!!!
— AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) March 8, 2022
Let me see you 1,2 Step into the @Broncos @DangeRussWilson!!!
— Alfred Williams (@BigAlRadio) March 8, 2022
Let’s gooooo Broncos Country!!!!
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
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
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*This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. Refresh for updates!