Subway says it didn't pull Russell Wilson 'Dangerwich' over trolling, poor play

Michael Blinn of the New York Post suggested on Friday morning that Subway may have pulled its "Dangerwich" sandwich linked with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson off its menu due to Internet backlash related to at least one television commercial and/or because of Wilson's poor play this season. 

Subway has since said that's not the case. 

"Subway works with a variety of athlete partners, and The Vault is the perfect place to showcase their favorite sandwiches," a company spokesperson explained to TMZ Sports. "While The Dangerwich sub left The Vault in August to make room for some new, craveable options, don't worry, The Dangerwich will be back soon!"

Wilson and Subway have both been the subject of online criticism as the 33-year-old struggled across his first six games with a Broncos team that enters this Sunday's home game against the 4-2 New York Jets at 2-4. Specifically, the one-time Super Bowl champion signal-caller has been mocked for offering examples during an ad of "Dangeruss" ways to eat the sandwich that shares his nickname: