How will the Denver Broncos manage to acquire the club’s next franchise QB?
In their latest set of off-season projections, ESPN predicts the Denver Broncos will be making a major move to upgrade the quarterback position, by selecting Michigan’s JJ McCarthy with the 12 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
“Even with Russell Wilson having $39 million guaranteed to him in 2024, it makes sense for Denver to cut him because if they don’t, they’ll fully guarantee his $37 million salary in 2025. With the No. 12 pick, Denver sits in the middle of a stretch of teams — between the Vikings (No. 11) and Raiders (No. 13) — that also might be in the market for a rookie QB. I have Denver choosing McCarthy (Michigan), though it’s a bit early to accurately decipher who could go where in the middle of the first round.”
Denver Broncos Drama with Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson signed a five-year, $242 million deal with the Broncos following the trade between Denver and Wilson’s longtime home, the Seattle Seahawks following the 2021 season. As previously mentioned, Wilson’s $37 million cap hit in 2024 becomes fully guaranteed on March 1 or if he’s unable to pass a physical due to an injury, something the Broncos want to avoid as they look for a departure from the veteran QB ahead of this coming April’s NFL Draft.
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