Russell Wilson traded to Broncos: Seahawks agree to blockbuster move that will send superstar QB to Denver

The Seahawks and Broncos just turned the entire NFL upside-down

The era of Russell Wilson is over for the Seattle Seahawks. On Tuesday, the team agreed to trade Wilson to the Denver Broncos, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora confirms, after what is being reported as weeks of negotiations between the two sides. The news lands immediately following Aaron Rodgers' decision to remain with the Green Bay Packers on a record-setting deal, and it's not a stretch to assume the Broncos may have pulled the trigger on Wilson after hearing of Rodgers' recommitment to the Packers.

While the other players involved still need to pass their physicals, Wilson has signed his no-trade clause provision, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, and passed his physical with the Broncos, so everything is official on his end. In having a no-trade clause in his contract, the veteran QB had the power to veto the trade if he wanted, but it appears like he is ready to begin this next chapter in Denver. The trade cannot be officially processed until the 2022 league year begins Wednesday, March 16 at 4 p.m. ET, 

Per Schefter, Denver is trading its 2022 first-round pick (No. 9 overall), its 2023 first-round pick, its 2022 second-rounder (No. 40 overall), another second-round pick in 2023 and a 2022 fifth to acquire Wilson. The Broncos will also receive a 2022 fourth-round pick in return. Additionally, tight end Noah Fant is reportedly being sent to Seattle.