Russell Wilson Traded to the Denver Broncos, and NFL Fans Are Shocked

Russell Wilson will be a member of the Denver Broncos when the 2022 NFL season begins. First reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade Wilson to the Broncos. Wilson will have to pass a physical before the trade is complete, and the deal can't be announced until Wednesday, March 16 which is the start of the 2022 league year. Additionally, Wilson will need to approve the deal by waiving his no-trade clause. 

The full details of the trade have also been revealed. The Broncos will receive Wilson and a fourth-round pick while the Seahawks will receive two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive lineman Shelby Harris and tight end Noah Fant. It was also reported by Schefter that Broncos general manager George Paton began trade talks with the Seahawks for Wilson two weeks ago.

Wilson has been with the Seahawks for 10 seasons and had a lot of success. He led the team to two Super Bowls and one Super Bowl win, was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times and was named Walton Payton Man of the Year in 2020. Here's a look at NFL reacting to the blockbuster trade.