There was never any doubt that an extension for newly acquired quarterback Russell Wilson would get done, but the numbers and timing were still in doubt. But, no more, as Wilson and the Broncos have agreed to terms on a $245 million 7-year extension with $165 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
This new contract doesn't reset the quarterback market though, as Wilson's average salary remains below Aaron Rodgers.
The top-5 highest paid QB in terms of average annual value now:
1. Aaron Rodgers: $50.271M
2. Russell Wilson: $49M
3. Kyler Murray: $46.1M
4. Deshaun Watson: $46M
5. Patrick Mahomes: $45M– Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2022