Super Bowl Champion quarterback, Russell Wilson is getting released from the Denver Broncos, capping an embarrassing end of an era for a proud football franchise.

But, you shouldn’t feel bad for Wilson. He was already rich before arriving in the “Mile High City” and he’ll be even more wealthy leaving and potentially making more with another team next season.

That’s why he was trending on Monday night.

Let’s have a look at the social media traffic..

By releasing Russell Wilson, the #Broncos will take on an NFL record $85M in dead money.

For context: That’s more than the last two dead money records **combined.** pic.twitter.com/VhTNZ0O8PQ

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 4, 2024

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Russell Wilson tonight in Denver pic.twitter.com/5a45NbPLzO

— JAY🤘🏽🐻⬇️ (@Directhim) March 4, 2024

Hey Broncos, how much money are you willing to pay to NOT have Russell Wilson on your team?

Broncos: pic.twitter.com/6D16QqS5F2

— 𝗢𝘇𝘇𝘆🌾 (@EvryManAWildcat) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson being alerted that he’s getting cut pic.twitter.com/FzXEg3rNLf

— Erv (@FeebleMinded_) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson on his way to Denver airport pic.twitter.com/82lu9LrCWd

— Simpsons NFL (@TheSimpsonsNFL) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson cleaning out his office pic.twitter.com/eoA1MGDNgB

— John Elway (@FakeJohnElway) March 5, 2024

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Russell Wilson said “don’t worry about me. I’m good”. pic.twitter.com/jMNLhF73OA

— Chris Dunn (@CDisyourAgent) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson on the St. Louis Battlehawks this season
pic.twitter.com/Y7tQ9j6DHm

— Bookmakers Review (@BMRReviews) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson right after the Broncos traded all their draft picks for him and gave him a 5 year contract extension worth $240+ million pic.twitter.com/ib2C5uEMKc

— Armel (@Armelgeddon) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson and his agent after hustling the Broncos
pic.twitter.com/QEiEajfCie https://t.co/0SFTReAojX

— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson being informed he’s being released but by the Broncos pic.twitter.com/gv9l1fPoT3

— le spoon (@FDT4EVUR) March 4, 2024

How the Broncos handled Russell Wilson’s contract. pic.twitter.com/k6draPza15

— O.J. Spivey (@OJPhilly) March 4, 2024

Russell Wilson's bank account once he's released by the Denver Broncos:
pic.twitter.com/NYqtd5r59A

— Moody (@EricNMoody) March 5, 2024

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Russell Wilson and DeShaun Watson comparing who stole the most money from their teams pic.twitter.com/Sp0MHtjndq

— Mike Nicastro (@MikedUpSports1) March 4, 2024

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Russell Wilson played ZERO games on his five-year, $242 million extension.

Just brutal.

Here's what it means. pic.twitter.com/R5R1w3EKZb

— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) March 5, 2024

What do you think?

Did the Broncos make a mistake with Wilson?

Is Wilson really a winner, despite being cut?

Where will Wilson end up next season?

Let me know in the comments..

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