Player agrees to a four-year extens­ion worth a report­ed $140 millio­nLONDON: The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth a reported $140 million, making the franchise quarterback the highest paid player in the NFL. “Hey Seattle, we got a deal,” Wilson says from his bed, next to his wife, Ciara. Rodgers’ deal included a $57.5 million signing bonus, also topped by Wilson. “At the end of the day, my guy wants to live, work, thrive in Seattle,” Rodgers told ESPN on Tuesday. Wilson is a five-time Pro Bowl selection who posted career-highs in passing touchdowns (35) and passer-rating (110.9) in 2018.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2019 12:45 UTC