Denver Broncos reportedly considering sitting Russell Wilson for final 2 games

The Denver Broncos are reportedly considering having star QB and former Wisconsin Badger Russell Wilson sit the final 2 games of the regular season.

The reasoning is only semi-complicated. Denver has a very remote shot at a playoff spot, sitting at 7-8 on the year. The Broncos would consider sitting Wilson to preserve some financial flexibility, not wanting the aging star to suffer a serious injury.

The original report of the Broncos’ considerations were reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Sources: The #Broncos are strongly considering having QB Russell Wilson sit for the final two games, preserving financial flexibility for the offseason.

Wilson has $37M in 2025 salary that vests in March of 2024, and if he suffered a serious injury, it would complicate matters. pic.twitter.com/uyI7NtWBBQ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2023

The Broncos have looked like a different team as of late, even if it looks like they will still miss out on the playoffs. Denver lost 5 of its first 6 games on the season and has since won 6 of its last 9, including impressive wins over Kansas City, Buffalo and Green Bay.

But it seems to have been too little, too late.