In a bold move following the playoff elimination of both the Broncos and Steelers, Sean Payton doesn't hold back and takes aim at Russell Wilson. Russell Wilson and Sean Payton had a very complicated relationship during the 2023 NFL season with the Denver Broncos.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson hits free agency after a polarizing first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wilson was benched near the end of the 2023 season with the Broncos and released despite taking on a $85 million hit in dead salary cap money. He signed with the Steelers on a one

It sure seems like Russell Wilson is happier outside of Denver, and Broncos head coach Sean Payton might be even happier than Wilson. Wilson played fine with the Pittsburgh Steelers this year, but it ended with the same results as the last 8 years for the team.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton seemingly took a brutal shot at former quarterback Russell Wilson when speaking with the

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The Denver Broncos head coach didn’t hold back when reflecting on last season, hinting at a not-so-subtle jab aimed at former quarterback Russell Wilson.

Former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth gave Russell Wilson some props when he was doing well earlier this year, but given the recent four-game slid, he’s back to ripping the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were aggressive throughout the 2024 offseason when it came to turning over the quarterback room. All three signal-callers that were on the roster throughout the 2023 campaign ended up leaving the Steel City.

Payton benched Wilson in December 2023 to keep the veteran healthy so that Denver could eat the largest dead cap hit in NFL history to show the signal-caller the door last March.