Sean Payton Set to Join Broncos, Seahawks Ex Russell Wilson
The Denver Broncos are "finalizing compensation" to acquire former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton to become the team's new head man, per multiple reports Tuesday.
The Broncos will send a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick in exchange for Payton and a Saints 2024 third-round selection.
Payton is now set to join longtime Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who is coming off an abysmal first season in Denver after Seattle dealt him away for a massive haul in March.
Despite entering the season with postseason expectations, Wilson and the Broncos finished with a 5-12 record and averaged the fewest points per game in the league (16.9) under coach Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired before the conclusion of the regular season.
Wilson posted a career-worst 16 passing touchdowns along with 11 interceptions. The 34-year-old finished with 3,524 passing yards, but posted the worst completion percentage of his decorated career (60.5).
The Seahawks will now continue to move further away from the days of Wilson while the Broncos and Payton aim to pick up the pieces after a forgettable season.
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