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USA Today via Reuters

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The Russell Wilson situation at the Denver Broncos is getting more and more complicated each day. The QB has become a punching bag for the fans after a disastrous start to life in Denver. But his teammate came out in his support. But even for that, Wilson is facing severe backlash. And so are his teammates.

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The Broncos are already out of the playoff conversation for the season. They even parted ways with head coach Nathaniel Hackett. But the fans aren’t convinced about their QB at all.

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Russell Wilson gets teammates’ support but fan backlash continues

Several players from the Broncos team came out to publicly back their QB amid severe uproar from the fans. wide receivers KJ Hamler, Tim Patrick, and Jerry Jeudy tweeted in support of Russell Wilson. They reminded Wilson’s critics of his achievements and vouched for his work ethic.

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But the NFL world was not convinced by Wilson’s teammates defending him. Several fans questioned why they don’t defend their QB on the field. Some even said that the statements are just for the outside world. Fans continued to bash Wilson for his performances as a Bronco.

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This fan gives their reason for the Broncos players defending Wilson.

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Another fan asks why Wilson’s teammates haven’t come to his aid on the field.

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For this fan, the situation is funny.

This fan wishes Broncos’ legend Shannon Sharpe to elaborate on the matter.

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For this fan, the statements are only for the world outside the team.

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Another person gives the fans’ perspective on the matter.

Wilson has never looked settled in Denver since arriving from the Seattle Seahawks in a blockbuster deal this offseason. And till he proves himself in the Broncos shirt, the fans aren’t getting off his back.

The disastrous Broncos campaign 

The Broncos brought Russell Wilson in to fire up their offense. The franchise front office thought they got the missing piece of the puzzle to unlock the team’s potential. And why not, Wilson is NFL-proven and a Super Bowl champion QB. But it turned out to be a disaster, costing HC Nathaniel Hackett his job.

The Broncos have lost 11 of their fifteen games so far this season. One of the four wins came when Wilson was out due to a concussion. And he hasn’t looked like his own self since donning the Broncos jersey. 

Wilson is 16th in the league for passing yardage with 3,019 yards. He has only thrown 12 touchdown passes till week 16. His interceptions stand at nine. Can he turn his form around to silence his critics?

Watch This Story: Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos are in self-destruct mode after defensive player shouts at the QB.

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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