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Broncos' Russell Wilson on Benching, Release Rumors: 'Looking Forward to What's Next'

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has spoken after news of his benching broke Wednesday.

Russell Wilson @DangeRussWilson

God's got me. <br>Looking forward to what's next.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters that the team benched Wilson for Jarrett Stidham in order to find a "spark" offensively.

"I can tell you we're desperately trying to win," Payton said. "Sure, in our game today there are economics and all those other things, but the No. 1 push behind this -- and it's a decision I'm making -- is to get a spark offensively.