Broncos go to Plan B; get Seahawks’ Wilson in huge deal … Rebuffed in their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, who resigned a 4-year deal with the Packers earlier today, Denver has acquired star Seattle QB Russell Wilson in a blockbuster trade in which the Seahawks will reportedly get first and second round picks in what are believed to be both 2022 and 2023 as well as a 5th rounder this year, along with three veterans – QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant and DT Shelby Harris. To complete the deal, Denver will get a 4th rounder from Seattle. The trade is still pending a physical and Wilson waiving his no-trade clause, although that is expected to be a formality. As well, the deal cannot technically be finalized until the new league year begins March 16. That means Seattle will get the 9th pick in this year’s opening round; ironically that’s actually one pick before their original #10 selection which was sent to the Jets in the deal for S Jamal Adams. Its not clear yet whether the Seahawks will get the 40th pick in the second round, Denver’s own pick that round, or #64 which the Broncos got from the Rams as part of the trade for Von Miller.
