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Russell Wilson is the highest-paid football player.

RENTON, Wash. Russell Wilson will continue to be the Seattle Seahawks' highest-paid player in the N.F.L. Wilson's annual average salary of $35 million is more than Aaron Rodgers's $33.5 million average annual salary. This was part of the $134million extension that he signed last season with the Green Bay Packers.



Russell Wilson is the highest-paid NFL player.

Russell Wilson signed a $140million, four-year extension with Seattle Seahawks in April 2019. This made him the highest-paid NFL player on an annual basis. Wilson's average annual salary is now $35 million. This is more than 40 times the rookie salary.

Russell Wilson is also the highest-paid. His average salary is $35 million per year. He is the highest signing incentive ($65 million) as well as guaranteed money ($107 millions) in league history. Wilson got Seattle to sign a no trade clause.

This is not all. Who is the highest-paid player in the NFL 2019?

Russell Wilson

Which football player is the highest-paid in the NFL?

After 16 seasons of playing in the NFL, Eli Manning has retired and is now the highest-paid player.