When the Denver Broncos benched quarterback Russell Wilson at the end of the 2024 NFL season, it seemed like a sign that Wilson’s time with the team was over. But it sounds like Wilson would still like to remain with the team.
In a recent interview with Brandom Marshall for his I Am Athlete podcast, Russell Wilson made it clear that he would like to stay with the Denver Broncos.
“I got more fire than ever, honestly,” Wilson said. “Especially over the past two years of what I’ve gone through. Whether it’s in Denver or somewhere else. I hope it’s in Denver. You know, I hope I get to finish there. I committed there. I wanted to be there. I want to be there.”
Obviously, that decision ultimately won’t be Wilson’s as the team will decide whether or not to bring Wilson back next season. But it’s pretty clear that he would like to stay in Denver.
“I would put Denver one because I’m there right now,” Wilson said. “You know, I think you have to have the ability to compartmentalize. I think you have the ability to compartmentalize that, ‘Listen, it’s a business.’ Got to be also nonemotional about it too, at the same time. You also have to know that there’s ebbs and flows to it, you know? Winning heals all wounds. To me, it’s really focusing about being the best version of me, being prepared, and no matter what, you control what you can control. So, my mindset right now, where I am is where I am and I’d love to be there, you know? Love to win. That’s what I came there to do is win more Super Bowls.”
We know what Wilson wants. We’ll have to see what Denver does.
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