Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson just got paid in a big way, and fans can now breathe easy in mulling the possibility of rebuilding without him under center.
Wilson was seeking a hefty contract extension, which he made pretty clear, and he got one. He received a four-year, $140 million extension, making him the highest paid NFL player ($35 million/year).
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks reached agreement on a 4-year, $140 million in new money extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus, per source. https://t.co/SgsxgNIqli
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 16, 2019
And in this, the age of social media, it was Wilson who actually broke the news on Twitter, rather than reporters. He sat in his bed after midnight with his wife, Ciara, and that’s when he stated the following.
SEATTLE. Let’s get it. @Seahawks #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/xeWnEnUzmR
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 16, 2019
Go Hawks, indeed. As for Wilson, he’s worth every penny, and now the Seahawks can build around its dual-threat superstar quarterback.
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