Russell Carrington Wilson is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He started his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks after being picked 12th in the third round (75th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Wilson is considered as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league and is one of only four quarterbacks with a career passer rating over 100, having the most wins by an NFL quarterback through nine seasons and the third quarterback to throw for 30 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. He has won a Super Bowl in 2013 and is a nine-time Pro Bowler (2013-2015, 2017-2021).
Wilson's time with the Denver Broncos came to a premature end as the franchise decided to move on from him within just two years. He signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 15, 2024
Russell Wilson’s Contract
Russell Wilson has signed a new one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2024-25 season as he was let go by the Denver Broncos after the 2023 season came to an end. In what is a team-friendly deal, the majority chunk of Wilson's salary will be paid by the Broncos which is around $38 million while the Steelers will be paying a base salary of $1.21 million.
Wilson's new one-year deal comes with a cap hit of $985,000 for the Steelers.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2024 | 1 yr(s)/ $1,210,000 | - | $1,210,000 | - | - |
Russell Wilson’s Contract Breakdown
| Team | Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2024 | $1,210,000 | - | - | $985,000 | - | $1,210,000 |
What are the terms of Russell Wilson’s contract?
This new deal with the Steelers has no terms attached to it. It is a basic contract for the moment with Wilson getting a shot at proving his worth and getting an opportunity for a new beginning following the disaster that was the Denver Broncos. As for the Steelers, they still have the problem of deciding who their starting quarterback will be for the upcoming season.
Russell Wilson’s Contract History
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2012 - 2015 | 4 yr(s) / $2,996,702 | $619,400 | $749,176 | - | $2,996,774 |
| 2015 - 2019 | 4 yr(s) / $87,600,000 | $31,000,000 | $21,900,000 | $31,700,000 | $61,542,000 |
| 2019-2023 | 4 yr(s) / $140,000,000 | $65,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $107,000,000 |
| 2022-2028 | 5 yr(s) / $242,588,236 | $50,000,000 | $48,517,647 | $124,000,000 | $161,000,000 |
What is Russell Wilson’s highest contract?
Russell’s 4-year contract extension with the Seahawks in 2019 is worth $140 million and is among the most expensive deals signed by a quarterback in the NFL.
How long is Russell Wilson’s contract?
Russell’s contract deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers is currently a year-long deal that is set to terminate at the end of the 2024 NFL season.
What is Russell Wilson’s salary?
Russell Wilson’s base salary for the 2024 season is around $1.2 million which will be paid by the Steelers. The former Broncos quarterback will however receive another $38 million from Denver which they owe him from their previous contract.
What is Russell Wilson’s net worth?
Russell Wilson has a net worth of approximately $165 million as of March 2024.
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FAQs
A. Russell Wilson has a net worth of approximately $165 million as of 2024.
A. Russell Wilson has won one Super Bowl when he led the Seahawks to a win in Super Bowl XLVIII.
A. Russell Wilson has played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos as of March 2024. He will take the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers when the 2024 season gets underway in September 2024.
A. Russell Wilson stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), which is a good three-four inches shorter than the average NFL quarterback.
