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Jon Heath

Russell Wilson wanted to join Broncos, waived no-trade clause

When news broke on Tuesday that the Denver Broncos had agreed to terms on a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Russell Wilson, there was one key asterisk in the story.

Because the quarterback has a no-trade clause, Wilson would have to approve the trade. He would also need to pass a physical, and the trade couldn’t become official until the NFL’s new league year begins next week.

Don’t fear, Broncos fans: “Wilson let Seahawks know he wanted to play for Denver,” according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. That report from Klis was confirmed by Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times:

Denver was the only team of those who made offers that Wilson agreed to waive his no-trade cause for.

The Washington Commanders also made an offer for Wilson, but it’s unknown if any other teams tried to get a deal done with Seattle. But this is what’s important: Wilson wanted to be a Bronco, and he will be.

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