BREAKING: Seattle Seahawks Complete Blockbuster Trade of Russell Wilson To The Broncos

March 8, 2022, 1:45pm EST (Updated: December 22, 2022, 8:57pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 02: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Blockbuster: After weeks of negotiations, in one of the largest trades in NFL history, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to terms for a deal involving Super-Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson, sources tell ESPN.

Trade is pending a physical and Wilson’s approval. pic.twitter.com/oRFDV8Ehyx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022

Denver acquiring Russell Wilson has nothing to do with the Aaron Rodgers' decision to return to Green Bay. Denver general manager George Paton initiated trade talks with Seattle for Wilson at least two weeks ago, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022

The trade gives Denver the quarterback it has sought since Peyton Manning retired and it gives Seattle a foundation on which to rebuild without the quarterback who led the Seahawks to their only Super-Bowl title.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022

Tom Pelissero says the deal is massive and includes multiple first-round draft picks, other picks and other players.

Blockbuster: The #Seahawks and #Broncos have agreed in principle on a trade sending nine-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson to Denver for a massive haul, including multiple first-round draft picks, plus additional picks and players, per sources
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 8, 2022

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As you may remember, Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said last week the team had “no intention” of trading Wilson, despite interest from teams like the Commanders.

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Things changed very quickly.

The 33-year-old stands to make base salaries of $19 million and $22 million over the final two years of his deal.

In 2021, Wilson has appeared in 13 games for the Seahawks and completed 65.2 percent of his passes for 2,875 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has also rushed for 178 yards and a touchdown.