Russell Wilson was sitting at his locker following practice Friday, scrolling through his phone as he often does whether he's the starter or backup. A couple reporters stopped by to say hello and then Wilson stood up and made a motion to the media he was ready to talk for the first time since head coach Sean Payton told him last Wednesday he was going to be replaced by Jarrett Stidham as the Broncos' starting quarterback this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson left no doubt that from his perspective, the Broncos threatened to bench him if he didn't change the injury guarantee in his contract. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/russell-wilson-opens-up-to-being-demoted-by-denver-broncos/73-63174665-8165-4af4-9e56-d3396f9390f4?fbclid=IwAR2bda3sLzXrfCM3i1KQ6FqhmRgxU1EvvXY9zDLEEaKbotw7qUv6_Rm8jTE?? More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.