Ciara reacts after quarterback husband Russell Wilson and his $242.6million contract get CUT by the

After a day of disappointment for quarterback Russell Wilson, his wife – Ciara – stood by his side after he was cut from the Denver Broncos.

Wilson put up a statement on his Instagram account thanking his teammates and the fans for his time in the Mile High City.

Under that post, Ciara commented, ‘One of One! My greatest inspiration! I love you #3 #Grateful.’

Wilson saw his five-year, $242.6million contract with the Broncos come to an end when the organization informed him that they would officially cut him once the NFL’s 2024 season officially begins in a few weeks.

As a result, the Broncos will have to take an $85million dead cap hit – the largest in the history of the NFL.

Russell Wilson found out on Monday that he will be cut from the Denver Broncos

In the statement, Wilson thanked his teammates and Broncos staff for his two years in Denver

Wilson’s wife, Ciara, commented under that post supporting her husband through this period

That includes $37m that the organization will have to eat this season. 

‘Over these last two years, you have welcomed my family and me with open arms and have embraced us as members of the Denver community,’ Wilson’s statement read. ‘This city will always hold a special place in my heart.

‘Our family grew here, we made countless memories and friendships, and formed relationships that will last a lifetime.’

Wilson then went on to thank his teammates – both as a group and individuals – as well as members of the Broncos staff and others in his circle.

The statement concluded: ‘Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. God’s got me. I am excited for what’s next.’

It puts an end to the Wilson saga in Denver – punctuated by what now can be regarded as one of the worst trades in NFL history.

Denver sent QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant, DL Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a fifth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for Wilson and a fourth-round pick in March of 2022.

Wilson and Ciara have been together since 2015 and got married back in 2016

Wilson had a poor first season under head coach Nathaniel Hackett. This season with new boss Sean Payton wasn’t much better.

Denver never once reached the playoffs under Wilson – going 5-12 in year one and 8-9 in 2023.

He ends his Broncos career with 6,594 passing yards, 42 touchdowns and 19 interceptions across 30 games of action – where he amassed an 11-19 record.

Wilson and Ciara have been together since 2015 and got married in 2016. They have three children together and also parent a stepson that she had in a previous relationship with rapper Future. 

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