Just before 11:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday morning, Seattle Seahawks fans were jolted out of their chairs by the news that starting quarterback Russell Wilson is on his way to the Denver Broncos.
According to multiple news outlets, the Seahawks and the Broncos have agreed in principle to a deal that sends Wilson to Denver in exchange for multiple first-round draft picks and players. MULTIPLE.
The trade is not finalized, of course, pending Wilson’s approval, a clean physical and the official start of the new league year.
While we wait for the exact numbers to be revealed, here’s a look at some of the tweets as the news first broke.
Blockbuster: After weeks of negotiations, in one of the largest trades in NFL history, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to terms for a deal involving Super-Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson, sources tell ESPN.
Trade is pending a physical and Wilson’s approval. pic.twitter.com/oRFDV8Ehyx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022
The #Broncos informed QB Drew Lock he's been traded to Seattle as part of the Russell Wilson deal, per sources. https://t.co/GG3aZn8GD4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 8, 2022
Seahawks and Broncos have agreed in principle on a trade sending QB Russell Wilson to Denver. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/yOI2EcEOtx
— NFL (@NFL) March 8, 2022
Denver acquiring Russell Wilson has nothing to do with the Aaron Rodgers' decision to return to Green Bay. Denver general manager George Paton initiated trade talks with Seattle for Wilson at least two weeks ago, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2022
Blockbuster trade alert: The Seahawks are dealing Russell Wilson to the Broncos for a big haul, including multiple first-round picks. https://t.co/LRwgq2gZZP
— The Seahawks Wire (@TheSeahawksWire) March 8, 2022
The Russell Wilson era was obviously a smashing success in Seattle. He deserves nothing but kudos and a place at the table for the all-time greats in this town. He established a new bar for every quarterback who plays for the Seahawks
— Dave “Softy” Mahler (@Softykjr) March 8, 2022
It's no secret that Wilson has felt frustration in Seattle, and his comments last February rankled some in the organization. But those tensions seem to have cooled. Didn't seem at all like the relationship was so strained that this had to happen.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 8, 2022
It's important to note that the Seahawks have drafted terribly over the last half-decade. They once thought Charlie Whitehurst was the guy. They gave Matt Flynn a $30 million contract.
Russell Wilson has bailed this team out of a lot of mistakes over the years. And that's gone.
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) March 8, 2022
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