The Denver Broncos have a relatively healthy salary cap situation going into the 2023 season, but that could change if quarterback Russell Wilson doesn’t have a bounce-back season under new coach Sean Payton.
Next year, Wilson will have a salary cap hit of $35.4 million. If the Broncos cut him, it would create an $85 million “dead money” cap hit. In 2025, the quarterback’s “dead money” cap hit would be $49.6 million if he’s cut.
Denver is banking on Wilson reviving his career and living up to his contract. If he doesn’t, the Broncos will be in a tough cap situation if they eventually decide to cut the QB.
Due in part to Wilson’s big contract and the deals they have given their wide receivers in recent years, Denver has dedicated the fourth-most cap space to offensive players in the NFL going into 2023, according to OverTheCap.com.
Here’s a quick look at where the Broncos rank in positional spending on offense ahead of training camp.