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Does Broncos acquiring Russell Wilson rank among biggest trades in NFL history?

The Broncos’ agreed-upon trade to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks for three players and five draft picks was instantly regarded as one of the biggest in NFL history.

The Seahawks sent Wilson and a fourth-round pick this year to the Broncos for quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive end Shelby Harris, first- and second-round picks in 2022-23 and a fifth-round pick this year.

But where does it rank among the biggest blockbusters?

Because of Wilson’s age (33) and the Seahawks’ return, it is already among the top six before he ever dons a No.