Russell Wilson Becomes NFL's Highest Paid Player With $140M USD Extension Deal

Russell Wilson will sign a $140 million USD extension deal with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest paid player in the NFL. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Wilson and the team reached an agreement on a four-year contract that includes a $65 million USD signing bonus. Wilson, now contractually tied to the Seahawks through the 2023 season, has one more year left on his existing contract, where he is expected to rake in $17 million USD this upcoming season. That figure combined wi...