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Russell Wilson’s Contract Extension Could Jeopardize A Deal Between Lamar Jackson, Ravens

The Denver Broncos and veteran quarterback Russell Wilson agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension yesterday, which makes him the second-highest paid player in the history of the game behind only Aaron Rodgers, the first and so far only player to hit $50 million per year on his contract.

Wilson came darn close, yet the discussion surrounding his contract has not been about the overall amount, but rather the guaranteed portions. Signing for $245 million over five years, that is a $49 million-per-year average, but it includes only a $50 million signing bonus and $161 million total guaranteed, of which a fair proportion is probably only guaranteed for injury.