AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostQuarterback Russell Wilson (3) of the Seattle Seahawks watches the action from the sidelines during the first half of a game on August 7, 2014. The Denver Broncos hosted the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles away from Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3). The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43–8 in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.
Steph Chambers, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs off the field at halftime against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on Jan. 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
Steph Chambers, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on Jan. 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Cindy Ord, Getty Images for SiriusXMRussell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks speaks during an interview on day 3 of SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
John Froschauer, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson walks into laser beams as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle.
Steve Luciano, AP Images for NFLNFC quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (3) prepares to pass the ball during Pro Bowl NFL football practice, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Las Vegas.
Elaine Thompson, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts as he takes part in an interview after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle.
Darryl Webb, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, celebrates his touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.
Stacy Revere, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson (3) of the Seattle Seahawks greets Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers after the Packers defeated the Seahawks 28-23 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Elaine Thompson, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson, second from left, celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson, left, and offensive tackle George Fant, right, after Dickson scored a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Seattle.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostQuarterback Joe Flacco #5 with quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks before the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field Aug. 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after the game Aug. 17, 2013 at Century Link Field.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostQuarterback Russell Wilson (3) of the Seattle Seahawks escapes strong safety T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs the Seattle Seahawks At Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Kent Nishimura, The Denver PostRussell Wilson (3) quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles out of the pocket during second quarter action of a preseason game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Thursday, Aug. 07, 2014 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRussell Wilson (3) of the Seattle Seahawks prepares to take the field against the Denver Broncos during the Broncos' 27-24 win at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.
Bill Mitchell, Four Seam Images via AP ImagesRussell Wilson #98 of the Colorado Rockies works out at the Rockies spring training complex at Salt River Fields on March 13, 2011, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #3 of the Texas Rangers signs some autographs after a work out at Surprise Stadium on March 03, 2014 in Surprise, Arizona.
Tony Gutierrez, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, center, runs through morning stretches with the Texas Rangers during spring training baseball practice, Monday, March 3, 2014, in Surprise, Ariz.
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson of the Texas Rangers stretches during a work out before the game against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium on March 3, 2014 in Surprise, Arizona.
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #3 of the Texas Rangers runs onto the field to sign autographs before the start of the game against the Cleveland Indians at Surprise Stadium on March 03, 2014 in Surprise, Arizona.
Ted S. Warren, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks with head coach Pete Carroll during NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 11, 2012, in Renton, Wash.
Michael Conroy, The Associated PressWisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.
Gregory Shamus, Getty ImagesRussell Wilson #16 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates after they won 42-39 against the Michigan State Spartans during the Big 10 Conference Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 3, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Harry How, Getty ImagesQuarterback Russell Wilson of the Wisconsin Badgers looks to pass the ball in the first half against the Oregon Ducks at the 98th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2, 2012 in Pasadena, Calif.
Jae C. Hong, The Associated PressWisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson, right, talks to reporters during a media day in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Wisconsin and Oregon are scheduled to play in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday.
Gerry Broome, The Associated PressNorth Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson (16) celebrates with his team following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. North Carolina State won 28-27.
Richard Shiro, The Associated PressNorth Carolina State's Russell Wilson (16) is pressured by Clemson's Jarvis Jenkins, left, and Stanley Hunter (17) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in Clemson, S.C.
Gerry Broome, The Associated PressNorth Carolina State redshirt freshman quarterback Russell Wilson takes questions during football media day in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Three quarterbacks are competing for North Carolina State's starting job.
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By Patrick Traylor | ptraylor@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos sent a package of three players and five draft picks to the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson is entering his 11th NFL season since joining the league in 2012.
Broncos fans are no doubt certain Russell Wilson will look great in orange, but he might have looked good in Rockies purple, too. The Rockies selected Wilson in the fourth round of the draft out of North Carolina State in 2010. Wilson, a second baseman, played two seasons of minor league baseball in the Rockies organization. He played for Class A Short-Season Tri-City and low-A Asheville before going back to play college football at Wisconsin in the fall of 2011. During the 2013 Rule 5 Draft, the Texas Rangers picked Wilson in the minor-league portion, adding him to their organization. In 2018, they traded his rights to the Yankees.
