This week, the Denver Broncos made it clear that they intend to part ways with starting quarterback Russell Wilson as the team has benched him for the final two games of the season in favor of veteran backup Jarrett Stidham. And based on his recent social media activity, it sounds like Wilson thinks he’s being treated unfairly.
Following news of the Denver Broncos’ decision to bench Russell Wilson and likely move on from him as their starting quarterback after the season, Wilson “liked” a social media post comparing his statistics this season to the statistics of Patrick Mahomes, who is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
“Russell Wilson is now getting BENCHED despite outplaying some of the leagues biggest ‘stars’
Wilson 2023:
Passing TDs: 26
INTs: 8
Yards/Attempt: 6.9
Rushing TDs: 3
Mahomes 2023:
Passing TDs: 26
INTs: 14
Yards/Attempt: 6.9
Rushing TDs: 0
Make it make sense…,” the post said.
It did not take long for people to notice that Wilson had “liked” this post, and it led to a lot of reactions on social media as a result.
Despite having much better WRs and still putting up subpar numbers…
— 1wayoranother (@1Way216) December 27, 2023
Don’t matter when the coach don’t like you
— Fluff Head (@fluffhead13) December 28, 2023
Imagine him thinking he's even playing the same position as Mahomes
— SFL Commissioner (@sflone) December 28, 2023
It’s pretty clear that Wilson is not at all pleased with the move from the Denver Broncos to bench him, and his social media use seems to prove it.