Ryan Leaf Shares Heartbreaking Insight On Russell Wilson's Struggles

Ryan Leaf Shares Heartbreaking Insight On Russell Wilson's Struggles In 2022

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It's no secret that the 2022 season was a disaster for Russell Wilson.

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He went through struggles that he had never gone through before because he looked like a shell of his former self.

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He finished the season completing only 60.5% of his passes for 3,524 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

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Part of this was certainly due to the performance but according to Ryan Leaf

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another part of it was because Trevor Moawad, one of Wilson's closest friends, had passed away.

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Wilson never seemed to get over the loss and it greatly affected his game.

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He will be hoping to return in a big way in 2023 as the Broncos try to become a contender.

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They have not made the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl during the 2015–16 season.

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