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Seahawks, QB Wilson agree to four-year, $87.6M

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July 31, 2015 at 10:27 am.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a four-year contract extension Friday.

According to reports, the deal is worth $87.6 million and includes a $31 million signing bonus with $60 million in guarantees.

Wilson was scheduled to make $1.54 million this season, the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.

Wilson took to Twitter to comment on the deal.

“Blessed to be w/ this organization for 4 more years! Can’t wait to get on field w/ the fellas! @Seahawks #ChampionshipMindset,” Wilson tweeted.

Wilson led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. The deal will keep Wilson in Seattle though the 2019 season.