NFL fans have been left convinced that Russell Wilson has subtly clapped back at rapper Future in an Instagram post.

The Denver Broncos quarterback, 34, is the stepfather of his wife Ciara and her ex-fiance Future’s nine-year-old son, Future Zahir Wilburn.

Future was engaged to Ciara for just under a yearCredit: Getty

Wilson shared a touching photo alongside Future ZahirCredit: Instagram/@dangerusswilson

Future recently released a new collaboration with Quavo – Turn Yo Clic Up.

The song features the lyrics: “I got it out the field, f**k Russell.”

This less-than-subtle dig, seemingly aimed at Wilson, appears to have resulted in a far classy response from the nine-time NFL Pro Bowler.

Along with the caption “Best part of the day #DadLife,” Wilson tweeted a photo of him walking side by side with young Future Zahir across the field at the University of Colorado where he has been training.

And fans seemingly loved this response, with one comment reading: “Chess not checkers. Russ in his head rent free. And future is very insecure. Or he wouldn’t even be rapping about him.”

Another added: “Future has to hold that L.”

As one simply said: “Yo this is a vicious clap back.”

And one wrote: “he won.”

ilson is currently preparing for his second season with the Broncos following his blockbuster trade from the Seattle Seahawks, where he had spent the previous ten seasons.

Shots recently emerged of Wilson training in Colorado, looking nothing short of ripped as he looks to bounce back from what was a disappointing debut season in Denver.

This year will also mark his first with Sean Payton as his head coach.

Payton returned from a year away from the game after a fifteen-year stint leading the New Orleans Saints, during which time he won one Super Bowl and only had a losing record four times.

Wilson is a former Walter Payton Man of the Year winnerCredit: Getty

He and Ciara have been married since 2016