Nothing about the Wilson saga in Denver is definite. If the Broncos decide to move on, who else besides the Vikings might emerge as a potential landing spot for the quarterback?
During his December 30 appearance on SportsCenter, Fowler previously named the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots as teams who could pursue Wilson.
In his January 16 article, Fowler listed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as another team that makes sense for the Broncos’ star.
“[Baker] Mayfield is a free agent, and if Tampa Bay can’t reach a new deal with him, the Bucs would make a lot of sense for Wilson. Tampa offensive coordinator Dave Canales was on Seattle’s offensive staff throughout Wilson’s 10 years there, and the two maintained a close relationship,” Fowler wrote.
Canales coached Wilson on the Seattle Seahawks from 2012-21, fluctuating between roles as the team’s quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.
Tampa Bay could exit the Wilson market after Mayfield’s 2023 resurgence. Mayfield surprisingly led the Buccaneers to the NFC South title and engineered a dominating 32-9 Wild Card Round over the Philadelphia Eagles.
With the 2018 first-overall pick seemingly securing a long-term home, Wilson is running out of options ahead of next season.
Evan Craig covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Denver Broncos. He has also covered the NFL for SB Nation’s Turf Show Times since 2021. More about Evan Craig
