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NFL Rumors: Russell Wilson 'Ecstatic' with Sean Payton's Hiring as Broncos HC

The Denver Broncos hired Sean Payton to be their next head coach, and veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is said to be "ecstatic" with the hire, according to Troy Renck of Denver 7.

Troy Renck

Sources have told me repeatedly that Wilson is "ecstatic" with hiring of Payton. I believe Payton will put in my position to rebound. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Denver7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Denver7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> <a href="https://t.co/mk0Fg7fqJt">https://t.co/mk0Fg7fqJt</a>

Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner made the hiring of Payton official on Friday. He reportedly signed a five-year contract with the franchise that will keep him in Denver through 2027, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.