The NFL Players Association believes that the Denver Broncos \"mistreated\" Russell Wilson this season.
Executive Director Lloyd Howell told The Washington Post, \"We believe that [Wilson] was in the right and was being mistreated. And so whether it\'s coming from Jeffrey [Kessler, an NFLPA attorney] or other efforts that may not have been as visible, we support our player and how they should be treated, be it financially or in any other manner.\"
Wilson was benched in December, following reports that the Broncos threatened to bench him earlier in 2023 if he didn\'t adjust an injury guarantee in his contract.
Sean Payton said at the time that Wilson\'s benching was primarily football-related, aiming for an offensive \"spark\" with backup Jarrett Stidham.
