The Broncos will release Al Wilson today. Wilson had a news conference on April 13 to thank fans after behing told by the team he was going to be released. Today it will become official.
Wilson suffered a neck injury Dec. 3 against Seattle at Invesco Field at Mile High. The middle linebacker was taken off the field on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital for observation and was released later that night. He played the next week at San Diego, but doctors have since diagnosed he still is suffering from a neck injury.
Wilson played eight seasons for the Broncos. The 1999 first-round pick was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, including last season.
Wilson was a defensive captain and emotional leader for the team. At his farewell press conference, Wilson thanked Denver fans and said he has no regrets about his departure. Wilson is expected to continue seeing a neck specialist and said he hopes to resume his NFL career elsewhere.
The Broncos attempted to trade Wilson to the New York Giants, but he failed a physical with the Giants on March 23, nixing the trade that would have netted the Broncos a third-round pick in this weekend’s draft.
Bill Williamson can be reached at 303-9541262 or bwilliamson@denverpost.com.
