NFL superstar Russell Wilson has been benched by the Denver Broncos with two games remaining in the season in a huge financial decision by the franchise.
After some solid patches throughout the year, the veteran quarterback has been part of Denver's recent 1-3 losing stretch, resulting in the side likely falling out of the playoffs race.
A Super Bowl winner and one of the best QB's of the modern era, Wilson has struggled to lift the Broncos after being traded by the Seahawks less than two years ago, and has been at loggerheads with coach Sean Payton throughout the year.
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The latest development, which will see back-up Jarrett Stidham line up in the playmaking role for the last fortnight of their campaign, could have major ramifications on Wilson's contract.
According to a report from Bleacher Report, Wilson had been threatened and asked to adjust his contract by the club, leading to a breakdown and his benching for their upcoming fixtures.
Wilson is expected to be cut but holds a clause in his multi-year deal with the Broncos that prevented the franchise from cutting him whilst injured or recovering, with his axing eliminating the risk of the quarterback succumbing to an injury.
The 35-year-old is owed a guaranteed amount from the Broncos for 2024 regardless of whether or not he is cut by the club – but if he were to remain in the Mile High City lineup and suffer an injury, his total guarantee would rise if he was cut before March.
If Wilson remains at the Broncos until June and they release him after that, they would owe the former Seattle star the highest 'dead money' amount of $111 million AUD in the league's history.
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While the deal has failed for both parties, former NFL star Robert Griffin III took aim at Payton for his handling of the star playmaker.
While it remains to be seen where Wilson will land in 2024, the likelihood of him remaining in Denver is decreasing by the day.
What we do know, however, is that Wilson will be walking away with a boatload of cash regardless of where he ends up.
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