Seahawks trade QB Russell Wilson to Broncos, NFL sources say

SEATTLE — Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Seattle Seahawks appears to be drawing to a close.

NFL reporter Tom Pelissero reported Monday afternoon that Wilson is part of a trade that would send the future Hall of Famer to the Denver Broncos, KIRO-TV reported.

Seahawks and Broncos have agreed in principle on a trade sending QB Russell Wilson to Denver. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/yOI2EcEOtx
— NFL (@NFL) March 8, 2022

According to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the trade has been made after weeks of negotiations.

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

“One of the largest trades in NFL history,” Schefter said.

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

According to NFL Network, the Seahawks have agreed in principle to the trade that would send the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback to Denver, while the Broncos informed quarterback Drew Lock that he is part of a package deal that will send several first-round draft picks and a few key Broncos to Seattle.