NFL veteran Antonio Brown takes sly dig at Russell Wilson amid QB’s uncertain future at Broncos: “N*ggas going out”

In a span of just under two years, Russell Wilson’s association with the Denver Broncos faced a setback, coinciding with the team’s playoff aspirations. The situation has escalated to the point where even NFL analysts find themselves perplexed trying to connect the dots.

Amid these situations, Antonio Brown stirred social media when he chose a rather unconventional path to express his sentiments about the Broncos’ star quarterback.

Antonio Brown slams Russell Wilson

The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Antonio Brown opted for a more cryptic approach to address the Wilson-Broncos saga, invoking the name of the rapper Future, with whom Wilson’s wife, Ciara, had a tumultuous past.

On X, Brown made a provocative statement, drawing an indirect comparison between Wilson’s approach to life and the tumultuous relationship between Ciara and Future.

“Niggas going out… Like Russell Wilson… I got a big… Future,” he wrote in his post.

The saga dates back to 2013, when Ciara and Future were engaged, making headlines with their high-profile relationship. Nevertheless, the romance came to an abrupt end after more than two years, marred by reports of Future’s alleged unfaithfulness.

The ex-Super Bowl champion receiver made headlines once more, this time delivering a racially charged remark aimed at Florio without contextualizing it. The target of his comment was NFL analyst Mike Florio, who had made a bold prediction in a pregame forecast, stating that the San Francisco 49ers would dominate the Baltimore Ravens.

Russell Wilson benched by the Broncos

The Broncos’ decision to bench star quarterback Russell Wilson was not merely a spontaneous move but a well-thought-out strategy. The Broncos’ bold move to sideline Wilson was intricately linked to financial considerations that had been simmering for weeks, dubbed by the starter himself.

The catalyst for this strategic maneuver was the Broncos’ unexpected victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on October 29. Just two days after the significant upset, the Broncos’ leadership presented Russell Wilson with a bold ultimatum. He was faced with the choice to adjust his contract or risk being made inactive for the remainder of the season. 

Central to this pivotal negotiation was the imminent assurance of $37 million in injury provisions earmarked for the 2025 season, slated to be officially guaranteed by March 2024.

The Broncos sought a crucial adjustment from the nine-time Pro Bowler, aiming to defer the trigger date associated with the injury guarantee for the 2025 season. The financial stakes were immense, and the Broncos were resolute in their pursuit of securing the necessary adjustments to Wilson’s contract.

Following the revelation of the Broncos’ decision to sideline Russell Wilson, the quarterback took to X to share a brief yet cryptic message with his fans. In the tweet, he expressed a sense of faith in the future, stating, “God’s got me. Looking forward to what’s next.”

Before the rumors of Wilson’s benching surfaced, the quarterback had already engaged on X, where he notably liked several posts related to the benching situation.

Beyond the benching, the Broncos are exploring the possibility of severing ties with Wilson altogether, contemplating the option of cutting the 35-year-old while leveraging his no-trade clause. 

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