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Geno Smith Had Two-Word Message in Support of Russell Wilson After Broncos’ Move

The Seahawks quarterback appears to have his former teammate's back.
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Geno Smith Had Two-Word Message in Support of Russell Wilson After Broncos’ Move
Geno Smith Had Two-Word Message in Support of Russell Wilson After Broncos’ Move

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It might seem difficult to remember now, but Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith were once teammates just two short years ago. Smith backed up Wilson in the latter's last two years with the Seahawks.

The rest is history: Smith produced the best year of his career with Seattle in 2022 while Wilson floundered in his first season in Denver. With news breaking Wednesday that Wilson's departure from the Broncos is likely imminent, Smith offered the veteran a message of support.

"FREE 3," Smith wrote on social media Wednesday evening in apparent reference to Wilson's number.

Wilson has thrown 26 touchdowns against eight interceptions in 15 games for Denver this year. The Broncos are 7-8, and will potentially owe Wilson $85 million depending on when they cut hum.

Seattle, meanwhile, is firmly entrenched in the playoff picture for the second straight year. The Seahawks currently sit in seventh place in the NFC race, a game ahead of the eighth-place Minnesota Vikings.

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Patrick Andres
PATRICK ANDRES

Patrick Andres is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in December 2022, having worked for The Blade, Athlon Sports, Fear the Sword and Diamond Digest. Andres has covered everything from zero-attendance Big Ten basketball to a seven-overtime college football game. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a double major in history .

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