Broncos breathed tense sigh of relief when Russell Wilson said yes to $245 million contract extension

Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson during his press conference at the UCHealth Center September 01, 2022. Wilson agreed to a 5-year, $245 million contract with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Mark Kiszla | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 2, 2022 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: September 2, 2022 at 5:48 AM MDT

Getting your player ready...

Needing an answer from quarterback Russell Wilson as the clock ticked toward a midnight deadline with a $245 million deal hanging in the balance, Broncos general manager George Paton didn’t fret. He went to bed.

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Kiszla: Broncos breathed tense sigh of relief when Russell Wilson said yes to $245 million contract extension

This deal took until the 23rd hour of the final day of negotiations to get done. Were negotiations contentious? No. But were there tense moments at the end? Absolutely.

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