The Denver Broncos are $25.9 million over the salary cap entering the offseason, per Potrac. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes their “dream” scenario would be trading Russell Wilson.
They are facing an $85 million cap hit – potentially spread across two seasons – if they release Wilson as many around the league expect.
There are other ways for the Broncos to shed salary, though.
in compliance with the cap. Including the possibility of trading cornerback Patrick Suratin II, a “dream” scenario for the San Francisco 49ers in Knox’s estimation.
“Acquiring star cornerback Patrick Surtain II from Denver would certainly help strengthen San Francisco’s roster,” Knox wrote on February 20. “The 49ers tried to trade for the Alabama product at last year’s trade deadline.
