FOR DETAILS ON RUSSELL WILSON'S NEW 2019 DEAL, CLICK HERERussell Wilson is getting paid. — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 7, 2018 Wilson, 29, is a four-time Pro Bowler who helped lead Seattle to its lone Super Bowl title in 2014.

Wilson does not plan to become a dual-sport athlete full-time, but he has remained engaged with baseball while becoming a star on the gridiron. Even NFL players took to social media to express their thoughts on Wilson’s contract situation. Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) . Contract Notes Russell Wilson signed a four year contract extension with the Seahawks worth $140 million on April 17, 2019. No, I’m not making this up (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Russell Wilson is known for his heroics on the football field but many people don’t know that he has extensive baseball history. The last time Russell Wilson shone a spotlight on his baseball "career" was also the last time he and the Seahawks were on the verge of negotiating a new contract. Russell Wilson, the Seahawks QB who made one-day appearances at spring training for the Texas Rangers in 2014 and 2015, has been traded to the Yankees. The full guarantee is made up of Wilson's $65 million signing bonus and a $5 million base salary in 2019.

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Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees! Getty Russell Wilson has a no-trade clause in his contract with the Seahawks. At the time of signing this deal was the highest average paid contract, most total guarantees, and biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Grammy Award winner Ciara joined the group as investors looking to bring Major League Baseball to … The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a contract extension with their quarterback to the tune of four-years $87.6 million.The terms were first reported by Peter King of Sports Illustrated. It appears Russell Wilson's reign as the NFL's highest-paid quarterback soon could be over. Russell Wilson's record-setting contract extension with the Seahawks is reportedly a four-year, $140 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wilson's contract has $107 million in guarantees, of which $70 million is fully guaranteed at signing. The rumored trade talks between the Browns and Seahawks may have prompted a key addition to Russell Wilson’s contract. Texas Rangers traded 2B Russell Wilson to New York Yankees for Future Considerations. Born: November 29, 1988 in Cincinnati, OH us Draft: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 41st round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Collegiate HS (Richmond, VA) and the Colorado Rockies in the 4th round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC).
The Seattle Seahawks are making Russell Wilson the highest paid player in the NFL. Russell Wilson. Many players have called for a 50-50 split, and Wilson’s tweet is likely a reference to the fact that MLB (48-52%) and the NBA (50%) give a higher percentage of revenue to the players. … The quarterback has agreed to a four-year, $140-million contract extension with the team.

Russell Wilson was enjoying a date night this weekend while analysts, reporters and fans were glued to their computers waiting to find out whether or not the star quarterback would agree to terms on a new deal with the Seattle Seahawks before his imposed deadline of April 15..
Russell Wilson signed a 4 year, $140M new money extension with the Seattle Seahawks on April 15, 2019 that included a $65M signing bonus, $107M of total guarantees, and an average annual salary of $35M.

Russell Wilson makes a play at 2nd base Before playing quarterback for the Seahawks, Russell Wilson was a 2nd baseman in the minors for the Colorado Rockies. … After Russell Wilson gave the Seattle Seahawks a Monday night deadline to finish a contract extension, the quarterback announced via Twitter video …