Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made a major announcement on Wednesday that he’s benching starting quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of the team’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter wrote on X that Payton “met this morning with” Wilson to inform him and then told the team that Jarrett Stidham is the team’s starting QB.
“Change in Denver: Broncos’ HC Sean Payton has informed his team that Jarrett Stidham will start Sunday vs. the Chargers, with Russell Wilson as the backup, per sources,” Schefter’s post read.
Sean Payton met this morning with Russell Wilson to inform him of his decision, then told the team.
Jarrett Stidham is Denver’s new starting QB.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2023
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