Denver Broncos GM Reveals Reason For Russell Wilson’s Contract Extension

Russell Wilson got paid following his trade from the Seahawks.

After trading for the Super Bowl winning Quarterback this offseason the Denver Broncos decided to give their new quarterback a massive contract extension. After the team’s first 7 games, it seems safe to say that the extension was probably not the best idea.  Today, their general manager discussed the team’s reason  for giving Wilson the extension before he ever played for them, and with 2 years left on his existing contract.

See George Paton’s explanation for Russell Wilson’s extension below:

Paton on why he gave Wilson a $245M contract extension instead of waiting to see him play: "We wanted to get ahead of the contract cycle. We had seen how Russ was in the offseason and training camp and we felt really good about Russ. We feel really good about Russ. (1/2) #9sports

— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) October 27, 2022

Paton on Wilson contract II: "We wanted to get ahead of it. We didn’t want a lot of distraction during the season. We feel really good about it. I feel good about that deal. I feel like it will hold up. I feel good about Russ.” #9sports

— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) October 27, 2022

Wilson is already making the league’s 2nd most money per year in the league and also received the 2nd most guaranteed money. Clearly they figured they would pay the guy they wanted,  and nothing is wrong with that,  but they did it way too early.  Let him cook for you before you shower money on him.

The Broncos gave Russell Wilson a $14 million per year raise for the next 2 seasons and clearly based off how he and the team are performing so far this season, they should demand their money back.

The Broncos probably should’ve waited to see him in the regular season before making such a crazy commitment to Russell Wilson.

Now it’s an uphill battle the rest of the season for Russell Wilson and company.

Welcome to the game outside the game! Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web!