(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) (John McDonnell)Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a new contract that will make the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback the NFL’s highest-paid player, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported and the Seattle Times confirmed early Tuesday morning. Wilson tweeted a short video at 12:44 a.m. Pacific time, saying, “Hey Seattle, we got a deal” while in bed next to wife Ciara. Wilson will average $35 million per season, topping the mark set by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million). “Russell loves this town, this team, and these fans,” Wilson’s agent, Mark Rodgers, told the Seattle Times early Tuesday morning. In 2018, Wilson set career highs for touchdown passes (35) and passer rating (110.9) while tying his career low with seven interceptions.

Source: Washington Post April 16, 2019 10:41 UTC