When the Denver Broncos made the decision to cut Russell Wilson, they did so knowing they’d have to pay him at least $39 million this season due to his contract still having guaranteed money remaining. Wilson signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Steelers, meaning the Broncos are still on the hook for the majority of Wilson’s contract. In the most recent episode of his Footbahlin’ podcast, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger thanked the Broncos for cutting Wilson and having to eat his contract.
“Thank you Denver for paying,” Roethlisberger said. “Denver paid Russ like $38 million to go away.