Russell Wilson says trade to Broncos was 'mutual,' came to Denver to win 'three to four more Super Bowls'

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT) March 17, 2022

Russell Wilson is introduced alongside Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett and general manager George Paton.

(CNN)When Russell Wilson's trade to the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks was announced, it sent shockwaves through the NFL.

And at Wilson's unveiling as a Broncos player on Wednesday, first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett couldn't contain his excitement at having a Super Bowl champion as his quarterback. «Wow! C'mon, y'all. Russell Wilson! Holy sh*t. Very exciting,» he said with a smile. The 33-year-old Wilson was traded from the Seahawks to the Broncos in exchange for a huge haul, including two first-round draft picks, two second-rounders, a fifth-rounder, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive tackle Shelby Harris and tight end Noah Fant. The nine-time Pro-Bowler, who has consistently been one of the best quarterbacks in the league since he was drafted in 2012, says that he chose to move to Denver for one reason only: «That's to win.»Read More«That's what I believe in. So every day, what you're going to get from me is that mentality,» Wilson explained at the press conference. «You're going to get that juice. You're going to get that energy. »You're going to get that focus and we're going to do it together. All the guys back there, we're going to do it together because that what it takes. We're here for one thing and that's to win. That's to win at the highest level, often. I'm excited about it. I'm excited about the journey, so Broncos country, let's ride."Wilson added that he hopes to play «10 to 12 more years» and win «three to four more Super Bowls,» planning to «finish on top as a champion.»Hackett address the media as Wilson looks on.Mutual