The Denver Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson have agreed on a five-year, $245m extension that features $165m in ensures, based on a number of sources.
ESPN first reported the information, which was later confirmed to the Related Press by an individual with data of the deal.
🏀Nikola Jokic: 5-years, $264M extension on July 1.
🏈Russell Wilson: 5-years, $245M extension on September 1.
Fairly good summer time for franchise gamers in Denver…
The extension pays Wilson a median wage of $49m a 12 months and retains him in Denver via the 2028 season. The 33-year-old’s deal is the third-highest in NFL historical past when it comes to assured cash. Solely the Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson ($230m) and Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals ($189.5m) have extra profitable contracts.
Wilson had two years and $51m left on his contract when the Broncos acquired him from Seattle in March for a bundle of three gamers and 5 draft picks. Wilson is about to earn $24 million this season and $27m subsequent 12 months earlier than the extension kicks in.
The nine-time Professional Bowler trails solely Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers in landing passes over the past 10 years. He led the Seahawks to victory in Tremendous Bowl XLVIII, their solely NFL title to this point.
Wilson will make his Denver debut on 12 September when the Broncos open their season at Seattle, the place Wilson performed for a decade.
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