(Englewood) The Denver Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson have agreed to terms on a five-year, $245 million contract extension, $165 million of which will be guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations said Thursday. the Associated Press.
Posted at 9:55 a.m.
This source requested anonymity since this extension, first reported by ESPN, has not been confirmed by the team or the Wilson clan.
This new deal would see Wilson receive an average of 49 million in annual salary until 2028.
Wilson still had two years and $51 million left on his contract when the Broncos acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks in March in exchange for three players and five draft picks. He will receive 24 million this season and 27 million next season.
The quarterback will play his first game with the Broncos when they visit the Seahawks on September 12. Wilson played in Seattle for 10 years, leading the team to two Super Bowl appearances, including a victory.