Wilson now top paid player in the NFL

CHA_CHING · 04-16-2019, 08:12 AM

Source: Seahawks make Wilson top-paid in NFL

The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson have reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus and makes the quarterback the highest-paid player in the NFL, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday morning.

With the four years added to his contract, Wilson, 30, is contractually tied to the Seahawks through the 2023 season, the source said.

In addition to topping Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' contract as the richest ever with a new-money annual average of $35 million per season, Wilson's signing bonus also sets a record. Rodgers was first in both categories at $33.5 million and $57.5 million, respectively, on the extension he signed last summer.

If you've followed the trend where QBs become the top paid in the league, you'll see that none of them have made the playoffs after their deal. Brees in 2012, Flacco in 2014, Luck in 2016, and Rodgers in 2017 all come to mind.

Seattle ain't making the playoffs this year.

04-16-2019, 08:12 AM	#1
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Wilson now top paid player in the NFL Source: Seahawks make Wilson top-paid in NFL The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson have reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus and makes the quarterback the highest-paid player in the NFL, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday morning. With the four years added to his contract, Wilson, 30, is contractually tied to the Seahawks through the 2023 season, the source said. In addition to topping Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' contract as the richest ever with a new-money annual average of $35 million per season, Wilson's signing bonus also sets a record. Rodgers was first in both categories at $33.5 million and $57.5 million, respectively, on the extension he signed last summer. If you've followed the trend where QBs become the top paid in the league, you'll see that none of them have made the playoffs after their deal. Brees in 2012, Flacco in 2014, Luck in 2016, and Rodgers in 2017 all come to mind. Seattle ain't making the playoffs this year.