Russell Wilson,
the 33-year-old quarterback, has signed a $245 million deal with the Denver
Broncos for a five-year-extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The deal
includes a guaranteed $165 million and keeps him under contract till 2028. With
this, Russell Wilson has become the second-highest paid quarterback in the
National Football League (NFL) after Aaron Rodgers.

The Denver Broncos
contract is the fourth deal Russell Wilson has signed in the NFL. The nine-time
Pro Bowler played on a $2.99 million deal on his rookie contract with Seattle Seahawks,
according to Bleacher Report.

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After Wilson
signed the contract, his wife Ciara tweeted: “Baby @DangeRussWilson I am so proud of you! You’re the most
dedicated and hardworking person I know! It’s been so beautiful to see you
become a Bronco! So excited for the journey ahead! You’re 1 of 1! My greatest
inspiration. I love you so much!”

Ciara: Russell
Wilson’s wife

Russell Wilson and
American singer Ciara met in 2015. The duo got married in 2016. Wilson had told
the media that the couple had decided to stay celibate until their wedding. A
year after their marriage, Wilson and Ciara welcomed their first daughter
Sienna. In 2020, Russell and Ciara welcomed their son Win.

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Ciara was already
mother to her son Future Jr. from her previous relationship with ex-fiancé
Future.  

Russell Wilson
net worth

Russell Wilson’s
estimated net worth is pegged at $165 million, according to Celebrity Net
Worth. This is set to change after the deal with the Denver Broncos. However, it
is difficult to get an exact number on his net worth immediately because his
wife Ciara also brings in a lot of money through her music and entrepreneurial
projects.

Russell Wilson and his
wife Ciara started a production company together in 2019. The company has deals
with Amazon Studios and Fox Alternative Entertainment.