Russell Wilson seemingly addressed the news of his benching and likely end of his tenure with the Broncos with a post on X on Wednesday night.
It had been a truly whirlwind day for the veteran quarterback after it was first reported by ESPN that Denver was handing over the starting job to Jarrett Stidham.
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The Athletic later reported that the Broncos were planning to cut Wilson in March to end what has been an underwhelming marriage.
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