The Denver Broncos will acquire nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks in a blockbuster deal, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Wilson has waived his no-trade clause and agreed to a new contract in principle, ESPN reported. The deal has been in the works since Saturday, per the ESPN report.
It is not immediately known who else is involved in the trade, although ESPN reported quarterback Drew Lock and defensive lineman Shelby Harris is part of the deal. Denver is also expected to part with multiple first round picks among additional draft picks and players.
The trade is for three players (one being Drew Lock) and two first rounders and two second rounders and a fifth for Russell Wilson and a fourth
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 8, 2022
Wilson, 33, made 14 starts in 2021, missing games for the first time in his 10-year career due to injury. He passed for a career-low 3,113 yards with 25 touchdowns and six interceptions.
–Field Level Media (@FieldLevelMedia)
