All the Details of Russell Wilson’s Trade to Denver Broncos; What do Seattle Seahawks Gain From This Trade?

The ‘Dange-Russ’ era in the Seattle Seahawks has come to an end as the franchise made a groundbreaking move. Quarterback Russell Wilson is no more a Seahawk, as the Denver Broncos has acquired him over trade. This maneuver took the NFL fans by storm, as they were expecting the athlete to stay for a longer period.

This trade came as a surprise to many; People weren’t expecting the Seahawks to make such a move. Although, one thing is sure: The Broncos have gained a massive athlete in the squad; But what did it cost them to bring in the veteran quarterback?

The Russell Wilson Trade: A Deeper Look

There has been a lot of debate about how Denver would be a possible destination spot for Rodgers if he requested a trade. It comes out that even the Broncos and Seahawks have been negotiating for weeks to make this change happen. Ultimately, the AFC West is the strongest division in football.

According to Ian Rapoport, Denver is acquiring Wilson in exchange for a 2022 first-round selection (No. 9 overall), a 2023 first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick (No. 40 overall), another 2023 second-round pick, and a 2022 fifth-round pick, Drew Lock and Shelby Harris. In exchange, the Broncos will receive a fourth-round pick in 2022. Tight end Noah Fant is also reportedly being transferred to Seattle.

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The athlete will continue his career path with the Denver Franchise, as per sources. The trade is official by Russell Wilson’s end as he signed his no-trade clause, and passed the physical to the Broncos as well. Although, the trade will be processed when the 2022 season begins.

What’s in the Seahawks’ Minds?

Although Seahawks coach Pete Carroll stated that his team had “no intention” of trading Wilson, the move has caused fans to debate about it. Quarterback Russell had the poorest season (7-10) which may have sparked among the Seahawks front to make the move. Moreover, the bad blood among both parties may have been a plausible reason for the athlete to make the trade as a done deal.

The Broncos overpaid for quarterback Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick. As they have struggled in recent years since losing Peyton Manning to retirement, this move looks better to settle with some veteran play-calling stability on the squad. This action has become more momentous than Aaron Rodgers’ reinstatement to the Packers. One thing remains constant: Action Speaks Louder Than Words.

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