Russell Wilson Contract

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Russell Wilson contract
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Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has won a Super Bowl in 2013 and is a nine-time Pro Bowler (2013-2015, 2017-2021). He was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022 after spending 10 years in Seattle. However, 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. The Cincinnati native grew up in Richmond, Virginia where he attended Collegiate School. After committing to North Carolina State University, he spent four years with the Wolfpack before playing one year with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2011.

Russell Wilson’s Contract

According to Spotrac, 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.

YearContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
20241 yr(s)/ $1,210,000-$1,210,000--

Russell Wilson’s Contract Breakdown

TeamYearBase SalarySigning BonusRoster BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
Pittsburgh Steelers2024$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

YearContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
2012 - 20154 yr(s) / $2,996,702$619,400$749,176-$2,996,774
2015 - 20194 yr(s) / $87,600,000$31,000,000$21,900,000$31,700,000$61,542,000
2019-20234 yr(s) / $140,000,000$65,000,000$35,000,000$70,000,000$107,000,000
2022-20285 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 5-year contract with the Broncos in 2022 is worth $242 million.

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 October 2024.

What are Russell Wilson’s career earnings?

According to Spotrac, Russell Wilson has career earnings of $305.3 million as of October 2024.


Also Read: Who Is Russell Wilson's Wife, Ciara?


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FAQs on Russell Wilson

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.

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A. Russell Wilson stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m).

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