Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Former Broncos player has strong criticism for Russell Wilson

By Orlando Silva | Last updated 3/11/24

Russell Wilson has announced his new NFL team after spending the last two seasons with the Denver Broncos. The former Super Bowl champion is set to be released by the Broncos and has already picked his next home.

Before he made the big announcement, a former Broncos player sent a harsh message about Wilson to defend Jerry Jeudy, who has been traded to the Cleveland Browns. Former cornerback Chris Harris Jr. claimed Jeudy wasn't at fault for his struggles in Denver. Instead, he put the blame on Wilson's inaccuracy. We should note that Harris never played with Wilson in Denver.

Yall people really think Jeudy Trash lol it’s hard to play when your QB misses you every week .
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) March 9, 2024

After being selected with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Jeudy was expected to succeed in Denver. However, the Broncos have been known for their inconsistencies in recent years, which have affected the development of players, including Jeudy.

Jeudy finished his tenure with the Broncos with 211 catches, 3,053 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Wilson didn't have the best stint in Denver, starting with an underwhelming season with Nathaniel Hackett. He showed some improvement under Sean Payton, but the veteran head coach decided to take a different route at quarterback.

The former Seahawks star finished with 589 completions for 6,594 yards, 42 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.

Both Wilson and Jeudy are ready to start fresh with their new teams, but for Harris, things would have been different if it wasn't for the veteran quarterback. Now, Jeudy will play with a quarterback with the same pressure Wilson had, and this season could prove Harris' claims right or wrong.

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