Survey: Was the Russell Wilson trade the worst in NFL history?

Broncos Reacts Survey: Was the Russell Wilson trade the worst in NFL history?

With Russell Wilson on his way out of town, we can take a look back on the trade that brought him to the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks made a historic trade just two years for quarterback Russell Wilson. Denver sent two first round picks, two second round picks, a fifth round pick, and three players for Russell Wilson and a fourth round pick.

Broncos receive

  • QB Russell Wilson
  • DL Eyioma Uwazurike (2022 – 4th round pick), currently suspended

Seahawks receive

  • QB Drew Lock
  • TE Noah Fant
  • IDL Shelby Harris
  • OT Charles Cross (2022 – 1st round pick)
  • OLB Boye Mafe (2022 – 2nd round pick)
  • OLB Tyreke Smith (2022 – 5th round pick)
  • CB Devon Witherspoon (2023 – 1st round pick)
  • EDGE Derick Hall (2023 – 2nd round pick)

Is this the worst trade in NFL history, though?

Before you vote in the poll below, here are some candidates for the worst trades in NFL history:

  1. 1989 Herschel Walker trade
  2. 2022 DeShaun Watson trade
  3. 1992 Brett Favre trade
  4. 1999 Ricky Williams trade

How does the Broncos trade for Russell Wilson stack up to those? Is it the worst all-time? Vote in the survey below, and I’ll have the results ready on Friday.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Denver Broncos fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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