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The Broncos will make a final decision on Russel Wilson sooner rather than later.
Head coach Sean Payton said during his press conference at the scouting combine that Denver will likely make a move within the next two weeks.
“Here we went through the combined week. Next week, I think Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be in meetings with the owners. So I hope we find out pretty quickly,” Payton said. “There are a couple of factors here. Obviously, the cap projections came to light. We’re further ahead with the draft class, obviously the pro free agents. So I would anticipate it within the next two weeks.”
Wilson, who is still under contract through the 2028 season, has long been considered unlikely to return to the team in 2024. Wilson himself recently said he would. I would like to stay with Denver.although that doesn’t seem realistic.
Payton, however, said Tuesday that he did not listen to the episode of Brandon Marshall’s podcast where Wilson made those comments.
In 15 games last season, Wilson completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 3,070 yards with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
With Wilson unlikely to be the Broncos’ long-term solution at quarterback, Payton said he’s embracing the challenge of finding the right man for the job.
“Well, look, it’ll be better,” Payton said. “In this league, which is obviously very competitive in our division, I think it’s vital.
“I saw this humorous meme the other day where there was a Bronco fan wearing a jersey and there were like eight quarterback names with a cross on them and he was drinking the quarterback Kool-Aid. “Our job is to make sure the next one doesn’t have a line running through it.”