Russell Wilson is enjoying his time off the field before jumping into what could be the most crucial season in his NFL career. But his time off could have gone horribly wrong, potentially jeopardizing the fresh start under a new head coach in Denver. Thankfully, it did not come to pass. According to emerging reports, the QB narrowly escaped a huge injury blow as a golf cart incident sent shockwaves across the NFL world.

Wilson’s time as the Denver Broncos QB hasn’t gone exactly to plan. He will want to redeem himself when the next season kicks off in a few months. But an accident involving a golf cart could have put a break on the redemption battle.

Narrow escape for Russell Wilson 

Reports suggest that Russell Wilson was involved in a golf cart accident when he flipped it in a bunker. The accident happened at the Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton, Colorado, where Wilson was blowing off some steam in the NFL offseason. According to 104.3 The Fan host Mat Smith, nobody was hurt in the incident.

Is it just a coincidence that the accident happened in a golf course that shares the name with the home of the Broncos’ biggest divisional rivals Kansas City Chiefs? Of course, it was. Wilson will have the Chiefs to get past if he wants to take the divisional title in the 2023 season. And this incident at Arrowhead might motivate the QB to do well when the team visits the NFL’s Arrowhead.

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If Wilson had sustained a big injury, it would have been a big blow to the Broncos’ aspirations for the next season. The franchise is preparing for its redemption after a dismal season in 2022. And Wilson is the pivot of the Broncos offense. They sure can’t afford to lose him at the moment, even for a week, and will be relieved that he is okay.

The redemption battle 

Russell Wilson arrived in Denver with much fanfare last offseason. The Broncos spent big to bring the signal caller to Empower Field and fix their offense. But his first year didn’t go exactly as they would have hoped.

The Broncos finished last in the AFC West division in the 2022 season. They won just five of their 17 games in the entire regular season. Apart from his performance on the field, Wilson faced criticism for his off-the-field antics. All in all, it was a season to forget.

A new era is starting at the franchise with the 2023 season. The Broncos have brought in Sean Payton as the new head coach for the team. And thus, the battle for redemption will begin under a legendary head coach who has touched the pinnacle of glory already. Will Wilson and Co. improve from last season? Fans will accept nothing less than a playoff run. Can they provide it?

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