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Russell Wilson & Pete Carroll Party After Coach’s Departure From Seattle

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Russell Wilson returned to Seattle to spearhead a send-off for Pete Carroll, the coach with whom he won a Super Bowl. Wilson and wealth of other former Seahawks traveled to Seattle on short notice. This came after Carroll transitioned to an “advisory” role with the team after 14 seasons as head coach. “Grateful for all you’ve done for me, my family, teammates and so many others!” Wilson wrote on Instagram.

Carroll drafted Wilson out of Wisconsin in the third round of the 2013 Draft. Wilson was a rookie starter and helped turned the team into a powerhouse. They would miss the playoffs just over the next nine seasons. However, after an injury-plagued 7-10 2021 campaign that saw the team finish last in the division for the first time since 2000, Wilson was shipped to Denver. This led many to believe that there had been a falling out between coach and quarterback. Despite this speculation, it appears that the pair are in fact on good terms.

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Broncos GM Speaks On Russell Wilson Situation

Meanwhile, Denver Broncos GM George Paton has denied that a midseason conversation about Wilson’s contract was the reason that Wilson was benched for the final two games of the NFL season. “During the bye week, I did reach out to Russ’ agent in good faith and in a creative attempt to adjust his contract. We couldn’t get a deal done and we did move on with our season. It didn’t come up again. Fast forward, Week 17, Sean makes a change at the quarterback position. This was a football decision made by Sean in what he thought was the best interest of the team. This was completely independent of any conversation I had with the agent. Again, it was a football decision,” Paton said.

Furthermore, Paton’s comments came at the same press conference in which the Broncos denied reports they were preparing to cut Wilson in the offseason. “I told him, ‘Look, I don’t think it’s going to be a long, drawn-out process,’ but it hasn’t been decided relative to what our plans are. As soon as we know something certainly, he would be the first to know,” head coach Sean Payton said. “Yeah, listen, otherwise it would have been like ‘hey, goodbye. We’ll look at all the scenarios and try to do what’s best for the Broncos. But communication will be important, and, yeah, that final decision hasn’t been made,” Payton added when asked if conversations had included a path to retain Wilson.

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Chad Johnson Defends Russell Wilson

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Chad Johnson called the NFL a “dirty business” after more information about the rift between Russell Wilson and the Broncos emerged. “It’s a dirty game but at the end of your day, you have to play the game your way,” Johnson lamented. Furthermore, Johnson’s comments come after Wilson confirmed speculation that the Broncos benched him because he refused to make significant adjustments to his contract. “They definitely told me I was going to be benched and all that. That whole bye week I didn’t know what was going to be the case. I wasn’t going to remove the injury guarantee, this game is such a physical game, I’ve played 12 years and all that. And I want to be able to play, I want to be able to help this team win. Every time I step on the field it’s a physical game. I never play timid; I never play scared,” Wilson confirmed to reporters Friday.

Specifically, as Wilson alluded to, the Broncos had wanted the veteran QB to defer an injury guarantee to 2025. Under the current language of Wilson’s contract, he would receive $37M in guaranteed money if he wasn’t able to pass a physical in March 2024. Meanwhile, head coach Sean Payton, who cited the desire to trigger an “offensive spark” when benching Wilson, denied any knowledge of the contract dispute. “I’m not privy to any of those [discussions], I’m handling the football. I know how this has been written. But this decision is strictly what I believe gives us a chance to win No. 8. Hard decision [but there] will be no other reasons,” Payton said.

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Broncos Face A Financial Headache With Russell Wilson

 
 
 
 
 
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In short, the Broncos owe Wilson a lot of money. As a result, benching him potentially saves them having to pay out even more money. However, the team can’t simply just cut the veteran. There is a lot of guaranteed money baked into Wilson’s contract that the Broncos will owe him either way. If they do cut Wilson, they will also be hit with $85M in dead money. That would greatly impact the options that would be available to Payton and the team in replacing Wilson.

However, it’s clear that Wilson isn’t the answer that the Broncos were hoping he would be. While his play has declined somewhat, he is not a terrible quarterback by any means. Despite this, the bigger problem is that the Broncos as a team unite. They have not been able to put together a team with consistent chemistry. The answer might be to reset completely and use their projected 13th-overall pick to draft the best available quarterback. That is currently projected to be Michigan’s JJ McCarthy or Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. Meanwhile, Wilson will likely be able to find a team. Atlanta, New York (Giants), or New England may all be looking for a veteran QB. However, this is a story that is likely going to play out for the coming months.

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Russell Wilson Benching Due To Contract Dispute, Broncos QB Confirms

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Russell Wilson has confirmed speculation that the Broncos benched him because he refused to make significant adjustments to his contract. “They definitely told me I was going to be benched and all that. That whole bye week I didn’t know what was going to be the case. I was going to be ready to play, I wanted to go to Buffalo and beat Buffalo. I wasn’t going to remove the injury guarantee, this game is such a physical game, I’ve played 12 years and all that. And I want to be able to play, I want to be able to help this team win. Every time I step on the field it’s a physical game. I never play timid; I never play scared,” Wilson confirmed to reporters Friday.

Specifically, as Wilson alluded to, the Broncos had wanted the veteran QB to defer an injury guarantee to 2025. Under the current language of Wilson’s contract, he would receive $37M in guaranteed money if he wasn’t able to pass a physical in March 2024. Meanwhile, head coach Sean Payton, who cited the desire to trigger an “offensive spark” when benching Wilson, denied any knowledge of the contract dispute. “I’m not privy to any of those [discussions], I’m handling the football. I know how this has been written, but this decision is strictly what I believe gives us a chance to win No. 8. Hard decision [but there] will be no other reasons,” Payton said.

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Ex-NFL GM Calls Russell Wilson Trade “Worst Of All Time”

Elsewhere, former NFL GM Michael Lombardi has labeled Wilson’s trade to the Broncos the “worst of all time”. “When you add the contract and the trade, it’s the worst of all time,” Lombardi told TMZ this week. The Broncos gave up multiple first-round picks, multiple second-round picks, and three players to acquire Wilson. Furthermore, the team then gave Wilson a $245M contract extension.

However, Wilson was not the player that the Broncos thought they were trading for. Wilson struggled massively in 2022 and while he has improved in 2023, he has not turned the Broncos into a playoff contender. The team finished 5-12 in 2022 and while they have improved to 7-8 with two games remaining, their playoff chances sit at just 8% entering Week 17. In all likelihood, the Broncos will be missing the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year.

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Russell Wilson Trade Branded “Worst Of All Time” By Former GM

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Experts have started to declare the Broncos’ decision to trade for Russell Wilson “the worst of all time”. The moniker comes after Wilson was benched and reportedly expects to be cut in the offseason. “When you add the contract and the trade, it’s the worst of all time,” former Browns GM Micheal Lombardi told TMZ. The Broncos gave up multiple first-round picks, multiple second-round picks, and three players to acquire Wilson. The Broncos then gave Wilson a $245M contract.

But Wilson was not the player that the Broncos thought they were trading for. Wilson struggled massively in 2022 and while he has improved in 2023, he has not turned the Broncos into a playoff contender. While there are front-office financial issues, the Broncos have claimed benching Wilson was purely a football decision. “I understand all the speculation and everything that surrounds a move like that. I can tell you — look, we’re desperately trying to win. Sure, in our game today there are economics and all those other things. But the No. 1 push behind this — and it’s a decision I’m making — is to get a spark offensively,” head coach Sean Payton said.

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Jarrett Stidham Taking Over For Russell Wilson

With Wilson benched, for football or financial reasons, Jarrett Stidham takes over for the rest of the regular season. Stidham signed a two-year, $10 million contract with Denver in the offseason but will be making his first start of the season this week. “Obviously it’s difficult and all of us feel like, ‘Man, we didn’t do well enough’. But one of the things we saw when we signed Stidham in the offseason is not only film from preseason games, but regular-season games. He’s a guy that I’m anxious to see play,” Payton said.

After stints at Baylor and Auburn, Stidham was a fourth-round draft pick in 2019 by New England. After appearing in eight games over three seasons, he was traded to Las Vegas in 2022. There he made his first two career starts, replacing Derek Carr for the final two games of the regular season. Despite going 0-2, Stidham impressed the league, especially as he helped take the 49ers to overtime in his first start. His first start in Denver comes against the Chargers.

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Russell Wilson Reportedly Expects To Be Cut In The Offseason

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Russell Wilson reportedly expects to be a free agent in the 2024 offseason following his benching by the Broncos. According to reports from Bleacher Report and ESPN, Wilson fully expects to be cut because he refused to defer his injury guarantee to 2025. Wilson’s weighty contract includes an injury protection clause if he is unable to pass a physical in March 2024. However, Wilson was reportedly asked to defer that guarantee to 2025 and refused. According to Dianna Russini of ESPN, the threat of benching was leveled at Wilson earlier in the season because of this. At the time of writing, Jarrett Stidham will start the last two games of the Broncos’ season.

However, head coach Sean Payton denied that financial flexibility was playing any part in Wilson’s benching. “I understand all the speculation and everything that surrounds a move like that. I can tell you — look, we’re desperately trying to win. Sure, in our game today there are economics and all those other things. But the No. 1 push behind this — and it’s a decision I’m making — is to get a spark offensively,” Payton told reporters Wednesday.

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Broncos Face A Financial Headache With Russell Wilson

In short, the Broncos owe Wilson a lot of money, and benching him potentially saves them having to pay out even more money. However, the team can’t simply just cut the veteran. There is a lot of guaranteed money baked into Wilson’s contract that the Broncos will owe him either way. If they do cut Wilson, they will also be hit with $85M in dead money. That would greatly impact the options that would be available to Payton and the team in replacing Wilson.

However, it’s clear that Wilson isn’t the answer that the Broncos were hoping he would be. While his play has declined somewhat, he is not a terrible quarterback by any means. Despite this, the bigger problem is that the Broncos have not been able to put together a team with consistent chemistry. The answer might be to reset completely and use their projected 13th-overall pick to draft the best available quarterback. That is currently projected to be Michigan’s JJ McCarthy or Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. Meanwhile, Wilson will likely be able to find a team like Atlanta, New York (Giants), or New England looking for a veteran QB. However, this is a story that is likely going to play out for the coming months.

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Broncos Bench Russell Wilson

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With two games left in the NFL season, the Denver Broncos have benched Russell Wilson. “I understand all the speculation and everything that surrounds a move like that. I can tell you — look, we’re desperately trying to win. Sure, in our game today there are economics and all those other things. But the No. 1 push behind this — and it’s a decision I’m making — is to get a spark offensively,” head coach Sean Payton said.

Wilson’s benching comes after the team lost to the Patriots last weekend. It was their third loss in four games, a trend that derailed boosted playoff hopes thanks to a five-game winning streak earlier in the season. However, as Payton alluded to, there is speculation about an ulterior motive for the benching. Wilson gets an extra $37M in guaranteed money if he can’t pass a physical next March. Benching him increases the odds that the Broncos will be able to save some money on the QB’s hefty contract.

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Jarret Stidham In For Russell Wilson

Taking Wilson’s place under center is Jarret Stidham. Stidham signed a two-year, $10 million contract with Denver in the offseason but will be making his first start of the season this week. “Obviously it’s difficult and all of us feel like, ‘Man, we didn’t do well enough’. But one of the things we saw when we signed Stidham in the offseason is not only film from preseason games, but regular-season games. He’s a guy that I’m anxious to see play,” Payton said.

After stints at Baylor and Auburn, Stidham was a fourth-round draft pick in 2019 by New England. After appearing in eight games over three seasons, he was traded to Las Vegas in 2022. There he made his first two career starts, replacing Derek Carr for the final two games of the regular season. Despite going 0-2, Stidham impressed the league, especially as he helped take the 49ers to overtime in his first start. His first start in Denver comes against the Chargers.

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Ciara & Russell Wilson Welcome Baby Amora 

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Ciara and Russell Wilson have joyously welcomed their newest addition to the family. The couple’s joy was echoed by numerous celebrities and fans, who showered the newborn with love and well-wishes.

Welcome, Baby Amora!

Amidst the August announcement of Ciara’s pregnancy, the Wilsons have introduced the world to their beautiful baby girl, Amora Princess Wilson. The birth of Baby Amora marks the singer and husband Russell Wilson’s fourth child. 

The couple has been overjoyed with the arrival of their adorable bundle of joy, and fans couldn’t be happier for them. On Dec. 11, Ciara shared the heartwarming announcement on her Instagram, revealing that Baby Amora weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce. 

Showered With Love

Baby Amora’s arrival has not only brought immense joy to the celebrity couple but has also garnered attention from notable names in the entertainment industry. 

Fellow celebs such as Lola Brooke stated, “So beautiful!! Congratulations” while Oprah Winfrey commented, “Gorgeous baby! Gorgeous mama! Congratulations.” 

Other notable names like Jazze Pha, Natalia Bryant, LaLa Anthony, Lady London, and more have shared their excitement and showered the Wilsons with congratulatory messages. The outpouring of love demonstrates the couple’s widespread popularity and the admiration they receive from their peers.

Fans on Twitter(X) have also shown baby Amora some love with one user (@venusianqueenn) stating: “Ciara’s genes don’t never fight back.” While another user (@heypierreking) commented, “She’s precious! That name is EVERYTHING. It can mean “love” or “interpreter” so she might be your little messenger Cici. Congratulations.”

Updated By: Kynedei Iman Hobbs (12/12/23 at 5:30 pm)

Ciara & Russell Wilson Expecting Fourth Child

Ciara delighted fans with an exciting announcement on Instagram. In a recent clip, she revealed her pregnancy with her husband and NFL player, Russell Wilson. This marks the singer’s fourth child, and the couple couldn’t be happier about expanding their family.

Ciara Announces 4th Pregnancy

In a recent clip on Instagram, Ciara announced that she is pregnant with her fourth child. Also, in a silhouette form, she was seen by a pool wearing a bathing suit.

The video included a snarky caption from her song “How We Roll,” featuring Chris Brown, which read, “If you look at me like that again, we’ll make another kid… You’re my heart, I’m your rib.”

Outpouring Praise & Support

The news spread like wildfire, and fellow celebrities wasted no time congratulating the couple. Normani expressed her excitement on social media, saying, “OMGGG CONGRATULATIONS @ciara & @dangerusswilson, I am screaming for you both.” 

Vanessa Bryant, wife of the late Kobe Bryant, sent her warm wishes with a message of love: “Congratulations! Love you @ciara @dangerusswilson.” Rapper JT also chimed in, exclaiming, “Congratulations babyyyyyyyyy.” 

Fans have also shared their joy and excitement for the growing family. One fan tweeted, “Congratulations to Ciara and Russell. You can tell they just love each other and being parents.” 

“CiCi” Is Dropping

In related news, the “For Da Girls” singer also has another exciting project. She is scheduled to release her EP titled CiCi on Friday, August 18, 2023. This anticipated release will surely showcase her incredible talent and captivate audiences again.

Cordae & Naomi Osaka Welcome Their Bundle Of Joy

In another heartwarming development, esteemed tennis player Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae have welcomed their first baby girl into the world. The news of their joyful addition comes as a reminder of new life’s blessings.

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Ciara & Russell Wilson Blissfully Welcomed Baby Number 4, Daughter Amora Princess

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The holiday stork arrived just in the nick of time. On Monday, December 11, “Forever” singer Ciara’s took to her social media pages to reveal that she and her husband, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, welcomed baby number four into the world.

In a photo posted to her X (formerly Twitter) profile, Ciara shared an image of their newborn daughter with the caption: “Amora Princess Wilson. 9 lbs 1 oz. We love you so much!”

Russell also posted about the birth, writing “2 wins in less than 24 hours.” He was referring to the Broncos’ record-setting victory against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Just days ago, Ciara and her baby bump graced the red carpet of the premiere of the new film version of The Color Purple. Ciara appears in the Golden Globe-nominated musical in the role of Nettie Harris.

Back in August, Ciara and Russell revealed their pregnancy to the public. The couple have three children together, including Sienna Princess, Win Harrison, and Amora Princess. Ciara’s oldest son, Future Zahir, comes from her past relationship with “Supposed To Be Loved” rapper Future.

Russell Wilson’s Birthday Gives Fans Adorable Family Photo With Ciara And The Kids

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Russell Wilson offered another little snapshot into his family life as his wife Ciara shared an adorable photo from the veteran quarterback’s recent birthday. The photo sees the whole family gathered around a simple yet elegant birthday cake for Russ, with everyone beaming happily at the camera. Russell and Ciara have two children together, as well as having primary custody of Future Jr, Ciara’s son with Future. However, the couple is also expecting their third child, who will be born next year.

Wilson turned 35 on November 29. Wilson is the 10th oldest quarterback in the NFL, just behind Kirk Cousins and Ryan Tannehill. Of course, he’s practically baby-faced when compared to Aaron Rodgers, the league’s oldest quarterback. Rodgers, who is making a miraculous recovery from an Achilles tear, turned 40 on December 2.

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Wilson Engineering Mid-Season Turnaround

Meanwhile, Wilson has completely turned around his fortunes on the football field. Many dismissed the Wilson-led Broncos after the started the season 1-5. It appeared as though the issues that had led them to finish 5-12 last season were persisting. Furthermore, many felt that Wilson simply wasn’t the player he had been in Seattle and that his once-great career was headed for an ignominious end. Cam’ron even went as far as to suggest that Wilson should ditch Ciara to refocus on football.

However, the Broncos now sit at 6-5 after rattling off five consecutive wins. This includes wins over playoff contenders such as the Chiefs, Bills, and Browns. Wilson finished the 2022 season with just 3524 passing yards. Through 11 games in 2023, he already has racked up 2199. Additionally, he has already eclipsed his touchdown mark, throwing 20 TDs through 11 games compared to 16 TDs in 15 games last season. If the Broncos’ white-hot pace continues, there may be more celebrations for the family in the near future. The Broncos are next in action against the Texans, another team that has had a mid-season reversal of fortune.

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Russell Wilson And Future Jr Post Up At Nuggets Game

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Russell Wilson took his stepson, Future Jr., to a Nuggets game this week. They were all smiles as Wilson posted a picture of the pair to social media. “The Best Times. Father Son time! Best Recovery Ever,” Wilson added as a caption. Future Jr is the son of Future and Wilson’s wife Ciara. However, it’s always been clear that Wilson doesn’t view the kid any differently from his biological children.

It’s been a big week for Wilson elsewhere. The Wilson-led Broncos won their second game in a row, taking their season record to 3-5. However, they also snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Chiefs, whom they beat 24-9. Without Taylor Swift in the stands, the Chiefs were unable to get anything going on offense, with Patrick Mahomes throwing two interceptions. Wilson threw for 114 yards and three touchdowns.

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Nuggets Host Hilarious Costume Contest

The day after their Wilson-attended win over the Jazz, the Nuggets were on their way to Minnesota for a road game. With the trip coinciding with Halloween, a number of the team decided to dress up for the flight. Deandre Jordan went all-in, rocking up to the airport blasting “Bad Blood” and dressed as Taylor Swift. Jordan’s costume was simple – a Chiefs letter jacket and a blonde wing. However, the visuals were absolutely fantastic. Several other members of the team also dressed up ahead of their flight to Minnesota. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was Michael Myers, Aaron Gordon was a pirate (guessing Robin Hood would be too on the nose), and Reggie Jackson came in one of those inflatable dinosaur suits. Even coach Mike Malone got on board, showing up to the flight as a championship-winning gorilla. The most notable costume absence was of course Nikola Jokić, who refused to dress up and told reporters he had no plans on getting into costume.

The Nuggets have begun their title defense 4-0, dispatching the Lakers, Grizzlies, Thunder, and Jazz. This week they look to extend their start to 7-0 with games against the Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Bulls. Jokić is already averaging a double-double, with 26.5 points and 12.8 rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Jamal Murray is nearing a double-double of his own, with 20 points and 8.5 assists a game. It remains to be seen who in the West is going to be able to hold a candle to Denver this season.

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