Russell Wilson Now Highest Paid Player in NFL

After giving a midnight deadline to the Seahawks, Russell Wilson is staying in Seattle, signing a record-breaking 4-year extension worth $140 million.

Wilson is now the highest paid player in the NFL.  His deal also comes with a $65 million signing bonus.

Wilson made the announcement in a video on Twitter while in bed with his wife, Ciara. In a video, Wilson said, “Hey, Seattle, we got a deal.”