The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten a lot done in the month of March.
It started with them signing Russell Wilson to try and fix their quarterback problem from last season.
That move was only possible because of a decision the Denver Broncos made.
The organization decided to let Wilson go after benching him at the end of the 2023 season.
It turns out that decision wasn’t particularly tough for the Broncos.
At the 2024 NFL Owners’ Meeting, Sean Payton was asked if cutting Wilson was a difficult decision and without hesitation, he answered (via Bob Pompeani), “No.”
Denver’s Wilson Saga Worked Out Great for the Steelers
Hopes were high in Denver after the Broncos traded a haul to bring Wilson in following years of bad quarterback play.
He was expected to turn the franchise back into a contender. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite work out that way.
The first year with Wilson was a disaster. He numbers were disappointing with a completion percentage of 60.5% and only five more touchdowns thrown than interceptions. The team finished the year with a 5-12 record and their head coach was fired before the end of his first season with the team.
Things got better in year two. Wilson’s completion percentage was way up and he threw 26 touchdowns.
The team got better too. They won eight games and were in the playoff hunt late in the year.
However, the Broncos still hadn’t reached the level they expected and they ended up benching Wilson for the last two games of the year.
