Russell Wilson performed the primary decade of his NFL profession within the blue, grey, and occasionally-neon inexperienced uniforms of the Seattle Seahawks. That’s the place he received a Tremendous Bowl. It’s the place he led 36 totally different game-winning drives. It’s the place he was named to 9 Professional Bowls.
However that period is over. He was traded to the Denver Broncos this offseason in alternate for a number of first-round draft picks. Now, with the beginning of Denver’s voluntary spring exercises upon us, we lastly know what he’ll seem like within the Broncos’ orange-and-blue uniforms.
Behold, official Denver Bronco Russell Wilson:
Let’s experience, @DangeRussWilson! pic.twitter.com/72C6hP9uMX
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2022
It’s not a full setup but — Denver went with out pads for its low-impact, get-acquainted exercises — however it’s nonetheless a little bit jarring to see. Wilson remains to be No. 3, however he’s traded the indignant hen of prey from his first 10 years within the league for the Broncos’ still-very-90s stylized horse. Happily, it will get a little bit extra acquainted when you see Russ in motion, even when its simply delivering a handoff to fellow new arrival/head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
“A lot velocity!” ?@DangeRussWilson ➡️ Coach Hackett! pic.twitter.com/1iKq0oXcm0
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2022
Wilson’s arrival in Colorado has bumped Denver’s championship odds to +1500 — tied for seventh-best within the NFL, per Tipico Sportsbook. They’re tied with the Los Angeles Chargers for the third-best odds to win the AFC in 2022.