Broncos QB Russell Wilson puts house on market, making return even less likely

The Denver Broncos have yet to move on from quarterback Rusell Wilson, but the writing is on the wall.

The Denver Post's Thomas Gounley reported the former Pro Bowler and his wife, singer Ciara, are accepting offers on their mansion in Cherry Hills Village, located in the Denver metro area. The couple purchased the 20,000-square-foot home for $25M in 2022, shortly after the Seattle Seahawks dealt him to the Broncos. It has five acres, four bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.

Wilson putting his home on the market indicates it's a matter of time before Denver releases him. If the 35-year-old is still on the roster on the fifth day of the league year in March, his 2025 salary ($37M) becomes fully guaranteed.

Wilson's performance for the just-completed campaign improved after a disastrous 2022 season. In 15 games, the veteran signal-caller completed 66.4% of his passes for 3,070 yards, 26 TDs, eight picks and an above-average 98 passer rating. He and and Sean Payton never gelled, though, with the head coach benching him in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the season's final two games. 

The Broncos finished with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season.

Assuming Wilson becomes a free agent, the former Super Bowl champion will attract multiple suitors, including the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Friday, DraftKings noted the Steelers are favored to land him after the odds dropped from +1400 to -110.