Russell Wilson was doing high knees on flight to London

Oct 23, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) stretches before the game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Wilson was doing high knees on an eight-hour flight to London

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 10/26/22

Russell Wilson always says he dedicates himself to the "craft." This includes doing high knees on an eight-hour flight to London.

According to DNVR's Zac Stevens, Wilson said, "I was doing high knees in the aisle when the rest of the guys were asleep." He also stretched for four hours.

Russell Wilson worked out and stretched for four of the eight hours on the flight from Denver to London. Said he was doing high knees in the aisle when the rest of the guys were asleep.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 26, 2022

Some aren't impressed with Wilson's dedication, including ESPN's Brooke Pryor and Denver Post sports reporter Parker Gabriel.

russ, with all due respect, do less. do far, far less. https://t.co/Q8B0ddWwjd
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 26, 2022

"Really? Exercising on a plane?," Gabriel writes.

Denver Post columnist Mark Kiszla mocked Wilson. He attempted burpees on a bus ride in London.

You heard of snakes on a plane? This is more frightened. Old dude does burpees (badly) on bus rolling thru streets of London. Do not try this on the school bus, kids. pic.twitter.com/c316UHRj8s
— Mark Kiszla (@markkiszla) October 26, 2022

Perhaps he's trying to prove he's ready to play. Wilson sat out Sunday against the Jets due to an injured hamstring.

The Broncos listed Wilson as questionable for Sunday's game, yet Denver's quarterback indicated he's ready to start against the Jaguars on Sunday. "I'm ready to rock," he said via Gabriel.

Wilson needs to rock and roll, so the 2-5 Broncos can avoid another embarrassment. If Wilson falls against the Jaguars, the Broncos could face an overhaul.

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, Denver will trade multiple starters. Also, rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett might be on the hot seat, per NBC Sports' Mike Florio.

The organization hopes these exercises will give Wilson the magic he needs to salvage the season.

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