The inevitable has finally happened.
The Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson decided to part ways after two uninspiring seasons, as Denver announced Monday it will release the nine-time Pro Bowler after the start of the new league year on March 13.
Wilson’s arrival in 2022 was meant to end Denver’s quarterback carousel. But he walks out the door, leaving the Broncos in the same position they’ve been in since Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning retired.
The Broncos’ willingness to eat $85 million of “dead” cap money shows they thought the relationship between head coach Sean Payton and Wilson was beyond repair.