Ciara Sends 'Love' to Husband Russell Wilson After He's Cut from Denver Broncos: 'My Greatest Inspiration'

Russell Wilson and Ciara in Los Angeles in February 2023.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Images

Jesse Grant/Getty Images

Ciara’s"greatest love" isRussell Wilson.

“One of One! My greatest inspiration! I love you,” she wrote on the social media platform.

Ciara’s Instagram comment.Russell Wilson/Instagram

Russell Wilson/Instagram

The quarterback shared a statement thanking “Broncos Country” alongside a series of photos of him playing on the field to Instagram.

“Over these last two years, you have welcomed my family and me with open arms and have embraced us as members of the Denver community. This city will always hold a special place in my heart. Our family grew here, we made countless memories and friendships, and formed relationships that will last a lifetime," Wilson wrote.He went on to show gratitude to the community “for being there through it all” during his two seasons with the NFL team.

“There are so many moments I cherish because of you and I am blessed for the impact you have made on my life,” Wilson wrote. “I am beyond grateful for all of you and to have been able to run out as your teammate was an honor.”

Russell Wilson and Ciara in Hollywood in July 2022.Momodu Mansaray/WireImage

Momodu Mansaray/WireImage

Late last season, Wilson was benched amid a tough year with the team that many speculated would be his last.

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Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos passing during the first quarter of the game against the New England Patriots in December 2023.Justin Edmonds/Getty

Justin Edmonds/Getty

During the football player’s two years with the team, The Broncos were 13-21, missing the playoffs both seasons. The last time Denver made the playoffs was when the team won the Super Bowl in 2016 with former quarterbackPeyton Manning.

Wilson joined the Broncos after playing with the Seattle Seahawks for 10 years, with whom he won the Super Bowl in 2014. He and the Seahawks also made the Super Bowl a year later, however they lost to the New England Patriots on the final play of the game when Wilson threw an interception in the endzone.

Since Wilson’s contract with Denver was originally for five years and $242.6 million, the Broncos will need to pay Wilson $85 million over the next two seasons as a result of cutting him before his contract is over, ESPNreported.

source: people.com