The Russell Wilson Rumor Madness Has Maybe Reached the Sportsbooks

All right. We have to at least acknowledge the INCREASING swirl of Russell Wilson rumors tied specifically to some sportsbooks modifying their Bears odds for 2021, and others apparently flat-out taking down Wilson-next-team odds.

THIS DOES NOT MEAN there’s inside info out there or that something is definitely happening soon. It just means that, apparently, at a minimum, the books wanted to protect themselves. It certainly hints that there’s known information out there circling behind the scenes – there’s definitely smoke – but you can’t take this as more than what it is.

Here’s some of what you’re seeing out there:

We saw sportsbooks take down Russell Wilson "next team" betting odds yesterday. Books also shortened the Bears future odds to win the division, conference and title.

One bookmaker just told me:

"I’ve done a full 180. I’m all aboard the Russ to Chicago hype train."

Oh snap.

— Sam Panayotovich (@spshoot) March 11, 2021

For what it’s worth, it appears Bet Rivers has taken down their futures bet for Russell Wilson. #Bears pic.twitter.com/6gQ7r3pIgb

— Jordan Campbell (@CampbellJordan_) March 11, 2021

To be clear, not all of them have removed them, and that doesn’t mean that something is going to happen — but it’s noteworthy.

— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL) March 11, 2021

I tend to regard this stuff as a good reason for me to be paying even closer attention, rather than a clear signal of anything going down. But obviously with the new league year and free agency coming next week, things might HAVE to move soon anyway …