Brando19
04-13-2007, 01:59 PM
From SI:
The agent for Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson called a news conference Friday amid reports the team plans to release the five-time Pro Bowler.
The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News reported on their Web sites that Wilson would be released. They did not identify their sources.
Neither Wilson's agent, Peter Schaffer, nor Broncos spokesman Patrick Smythe would comment on the reports.
Schaffer said previously the Broncos were shopping Wilson around for a possible trade. The Broncos have committed big money to several free agents during the offseason, and Wilson is due $5.2 million in base salary this year.
Wilson is a fan favorite and a locker room leader. He spoke at the funerals of cornerback Darrent Williams and running back Damien Nash this offseason, two young teammates who died in separate incidents.
From ESPN:
Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson scheduled a news conference Friday to announce he is being released by the Denver Broncos after eight seasons, sources said.
Wilson called a 4 p.m. ET meeting with the media in Denver to discuss his future, which will not include the Broncos, the team that made him a No. 1 draft choice in 1999 and allowed him to grow into the leadership role on playoff caliber defenses.
Wilson leaves the Broncos as a four-time Pro Bowl player and one of the top defenders in franchise history.
Last month, the Broncos tried to trade him to the New York Giants for a third-round choice. That trade didn't happen because he failed a physical. He had back problems last year along with a thumb injury. Wilson's rights returned to the Broncos, who were, at the time, seemingly willing to keep him on the roster.
With a $5.2 million salary and a $600,000 roster bonus, Wilson didn't fit into the Broncos salary cap after a busy offseason. His release will save the Broncos $1.63 million.
Wilson wanted to hold a press conference to thank the Broncos and the fans for their support through his NFL career.
The agent for Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson called a news conference Friday amid reports the team plans to release the five-time Pro Bowler.
The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News reported on their Web sites that Wilson would be released. They did not identify their sources.
Neither Wilson's agent, Peter Schaffer, nor Broncos spokesman Patrick Smythe would comment on the reports.
Schaffer said previously the Broncos were shopping Wilson around for a possible trade. The Broncos have committed big money to several free agents during the offseason, and Wilson is due $5.2 million in base salary this year.
Wilson is a fan favorite and a locker room leader. He spoke at the funerals of cornerback Darrent Williams and running back Damien Nash this offseason, two young teammates who died in separate incidents.
From ESPN:
Denver Broncos linebacker Al Wilson scheduled a news conference Friday to announce he is being released by the Denver Broncos after eight seasons, sources said.
Wilson called a 4 p.m. ET meeting with the media in Denver to discuss his future, which will not include the Broncos, the team that made him a No. 1 draft choice in 1999 and allowed him to grow into the leadership role on playoff caliber defenses.
Wilson leaves the Broncos as a four-time Pro Bowl player and one of the top defenders in franchise history.
Last month, the Broncos tried to trade him to the New York Giants for a third-round choice. That trade didn't happen because he failed a physical. He had back problems last year along with a thumb injury. Wilson's rights returned to the Broncos, who were, at the time, seemingly willing to keep him on the roster.
With a $5.2 million salary and a $600,000 roster bonus, Wilson didn't fit into the Broncos salary cap after a busy offseason. His release will save the Broncos $1.63 million.
Wilson wanted to hold a press conference to thank the Broncos and the fans for their support through his NFL career.