Broncos' Sean Payton says team still mulling 'final decision' on Russell Wilson’s future

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All signs point to Russell Wilson leaving the Denver Broncos at some point before the start of the 2024 season. But his departure may not be as imminent as some might expect, at least according to the latest comments from Broncos coach Sean Payton.

On Tuesday, Payton stopped short of ruling out the idea the Super Bowl-winning quarterback could be back in Denver next season. 

"That final decision has not been made," Payton told reporters Tuesday.

Payton's latest comments come less than two weeks after reports surfaced that Wilson would be benched for the team's final two regular-season games.

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Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos talks to Russell Wilson before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.  (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Shortly after the benching was made public, Wilson revealed the Broncos approached him during the team's bye week and informed him that he would be benched unless he reworked his contract.

According to Wilson, the conversation revolved around the guarantee against injury in his five-year, $245 million contract he signed last year. The contract kicks in next season.

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Wilson has an estimated $37 million salary in 2025, which becomes fully vested in March. If the quarterback suffered a significant injury at any point in the season, it would complicate his financial situation, NFL Network reported.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton heads up the tunnel after warmups during a game against the Detroit