The Denver Broncos' Russell Wilson era, marked by a high-profile trade and a hefty contract extension, came crashing down after just two seasons of disappointing play. Wilson's ineffective performance, coupled with a tumultuous final season and a massive financial investment, left the Broncos back in the quarterback abyss.

Wilson's tenure in Denver will be remembered as one of the most ruinous in NFL history, a stark contrast to the high hopes and expectations that accompanied his arrival in 2022. The ill-fated trade and subsequent release underscore the Broncos' costly misstep in their pursuit of quarterback success