Russell Wilson has been sidelined in Denver ... the Broncos are benching the future Hall of Famer.
Head coach Sean Payton made the decision this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, informing his team Wednesday that backup Jarrett Stidham will now be the starting signal-caller going forward.
Wilson has been largely a disappointment since Denver traded a bevy of picks and players for him prior to the 2022 season .