Seattle Seahawks Sign QB Russell Wilson to Four-Year, $87.6 Million Extension

For months it has seemed that it was never going to happen. That the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson were not going to be able to come to some kind of agreement on an extension. Even though he had led the team to two Super Bowls (winning one) there appeared to be some reluctance to pay the man what he is worth.

Rather than take a chance on someone else being willing to show Wilson the love when he became a free agent next off-season it appears the team came to its senses and made Wilson an offer he couldn't refuse.

via Twitter

Word going around the internet is that his extension will be a four-year one worth $87 million with a hefty chunk of it guaranteed and a pretty nice signing bonus:

The new Wilson deal includes a $31-million signing bonus, with approximately $60-million guaranteed.

— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) July 31, 2015

He may not be the highest paid QB in the league (which is still Aaron Rodger at $22 million/season; Wilson will be getting $21.9 million/season) it is still pretty darn good money. What makes this an even better deal for Wilson is that he will be 30 going in to the final year of the contract.

So he is going to be able to get another big money contract assuming he can keep the Seahawks winning.

Wilson, as could be expected, is quite happy about the deal:

Blessed to be w/ this organization for 4 more years! Can't wait to get on field w/ the fellas! @Seahawks #ChampionshipMindset #GoHawks

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 31, 2015

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