Broncos’ Record-Setting Russell Wilson Release Led to Surprising Rebound
The Broncos incurred a record $85 million dead money hit by releasing Russell Wilson in 2024, yet their rapid resurgence has garnered significant attention.
Jeff Legwold Jun 17, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans at previous stops prior to ESPN. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49083979/denver-broncos-russell-wilson-release-dead-money-turnaround-nfl-convention-wisdom-altered)._
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