Bradley Chubb was traded by the Broncos as a result of Russell Wilson.
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The Russell Wilson trade hasn't gone as planned, so the Denver Broncos had to make moves for the future by dealing Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins.
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First, the Dolphins trade gave the Broncos the opportunity to reclaim a first-round selection, which they will undoubtedly need after this season.
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This is how the Russell Wilson trade cost the Broncos Chubb.
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Wilson must play for the Broncos for at least a season before they can be considered legitimate playoff contenders.
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Second, by dealing Chubb now, the Broncos are able to receive compensation rather than taking a chance on losing Chubb to free agency.
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Chubb had a backloaded contract with $7 million coming in 2022.
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And given how the current campaign has gone, particularly with Wilson using cap space for the upcoming few years.
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