The contract’s $49m aav is second in the nfl to only aaron rodgers’ $50. 3m. The pact sets several milestones for the veteran qb and the franchise. · in july 2025, the new york jets made garrett wilson one of the highest-paid wide receivers in nfl history. · in april 2019, the seattle seahawks signed wilson to a four-year, $140 million extension that made him the nfl s highest - paid player. Russell wilson and the denver broncos have agreed to a 5-year, $245m extension, per @adamschefter. A former first-round pick, wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth $130 million in. He was traded to the denver broncos in march 2022. · the nfl is known for its whopping contracts and different positions make different amounts. Wilson is now the highest-paid player in broncos history. Wilson s five-year. · the denver broncos have locked russell wilson up through the 2028 season, signing him to a five-year, $245 million extension. · denver — months after acquiring the franchise quarterback in a trade, the denver broncos have signed russell wilson to an extension potentially worth up to $245 million. · the broncos new walton/penner ownership group just signed off on a new seven-year, $296 million contract for quarterback russell wilson , who is now the nfl s second- highest - paid player. Heres everything to know about the highest paid nfl players in each position.