Broncos bench quarterback Russell Wilson for remainder of NFL season

• Jarrett Stidham to start final two games of the season
• QB is being shut down to avoid an injury guarantee in his contract

The Denver Broncos are benching Russell Wilson in favor of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham this week against the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

While that report indicates a performance move, dueling reports from NFL Network and Pro Football Talk said on Wednesday that the Broncos are giving serious thought to shutting Wilson down for the final two games to avoid injury, given his contract situation.