It sure seems like Russell Wilson is happier outside of Denver, and Broncos head coach Sean Payton might be even happier than Wilson. Wilson played fine with the Pittsburgh Steelers this year, but it ended with the same results as the last 8 years for the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson received major shade from Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

Payton benched Wilson in December 2023 to keep the veteran healthy so that Denver could eat the largest dead cap hit in NFL history to show the signal-caller the door last March.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton seemingly took a brutal shot at former quarterback Russell Wilson when speaking with the

Wilson was benched near the end of the 2023 season with the Broncos and released despite taking on a $85 million hit in dead salary cap money. He signed with the Steelers on a one

The Broncos coach hasn't benefited from the Joker-type player in Denver he grew used to in New Orleans. That will top offseason wish list.

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The Denver Broncos head coach didn’t hold back when reflecting on last season, hinting at a not-so-subtle jab aimed at former quarterback Russell Wilson.

Payton's Broncos stood little chance against the Bills, but one exec believes Denver is close to being "very good — like, 13 wins good."

It’s safe to say that things did not work out between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson with the Denver Broncos, and it sure sounds like Payton is still happy to have moved on from his former quarterback.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is clearly in a much better place now than he was at the end of the Russell Wilson era.