5 landing spots for Broncos’ Russell Wilson amid possible release

Russell Wilson might be riding right out of Broncos country.

Denver head coach Sean Payton confirmed on Wednesday that the 35-year-old Wilson will be benched for the final two games in favor of Jarrett Stidham. The 7-8 Broncos are on the outside looking in regarding the AFC playoff picture despite enjoying a five-game winning streak that provided optimism.

Amid the benching, Wilson reportedly is expecting the Broncos to cut him in March, a move he’s seemingly known about for two months.

The Broncos acquired Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks in the 2022 offseason in a trade that included two first-round picks and two seconds. They also signed the Super Bowl-winning QB to a five-year, $245 million extension ahead of his first season with the franchise.

But it’s looking like a stint cut short for Wilson, who also on Wednesday posted on X he’s “looking forward to what’s next.”

If he’s available as a free agent this coming offseason — which could be a big hit to Denver’s financial books — these five teams could make sense for the nine-time Pro Bowler: