What Is Russell Wilson's Net Worth?

Russell Wilson is an NFL quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks before a recent move to the Denver Broncos. His net worth is $165 million, an amount he has primarily earned from his contract extension with the Denver Broncos.  That contract began in 2022 and is valid until 2028, with an opt-out clause in 2026.

Russell Wilson Net Worth

NFL quarterback Russell Wilson currently has a net worth of $165 million. Russell Wilson has played in the NFL since 2012, after completing a three-year college career with the North Carolina State University Wolfpack and a final year with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. 

Wilson played a critical role in leading the Seattle Seahawks to their first-ever Super Bowl championship during Super Bowl XLVIII. He was also a back-to-back NFC champion with the Seattle Seahawks. He has been selected to the Pro-Bowl nine times in his career so far. Other awards he has won include Walter Payton Man of the Year, the Steve Largent Awards and several other notable accolades. Wilson is also known for his many charitable actions, such as hosting several youth camps, making weekly visits to children's hospitals, and donating 1,000,000 free meals to those in need during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Russell Wilson Salary

Russel Wilson’s contract with the Broncos is for $296 million over the course of seven years, averaging out to a salary of approximately $42 million annually. Wilson’s contract comes with two option bonuses, one of the most complex types of contracts due to the multiple variables. 

Wilson began his NFL career in 2012, signing a nearly $3 million four-year deal with the Seahawks. The quarterback quickly proved his worth in Seattle, and in 2015 was offered an $87.6 million deal, extending his contract with the team for another four years. Wilson’s career earnings since his NFL debut in 2012 currently sit around $266 million. By the time his new contract ends in 2029, his estimated career earnings will be $477 million.

Russell Wilson Endorsements

Russell Wilson makes a great deal of his wealth from endorsement deals, earning roughly $14 million yearly. Notable companies which Russell Wilson has endorsed include but are not limited to:

• Nike
• American Family Insurance
• Alaska Airlines
• Microsoft
• Duracell
• Bose
• Mercedes-Benz
• Amazon

Wilson is also the chairman of NFL FLAG, which works with flag football organizations throughout the globe to recruit young athletes. He is also an endorser of the European bread company Eat the Ball, frozen food company Luvo, and Reliant Recovery Water.

Russell Wilson Business Interests

Russell Wilson invests in a wide array of business ventures, further adding to his net worth. He has been a massive advocate for bringing new sports teams to various US cities. Most notable of these efforts include joining investment groups attempting to bring a new sports arena to Seattle, Washington, and a Major League Baseball team to Portland, Oregon. Wilson and his wife are also part-owners of the Seattle Sounders MLS team, who have already won an MLS Cup under his ownership. 

Beyond his business ventures in the athletic realm, Wilson is also a part owner of the European bread company Eat the Ball and a co-founder of clothing company Good Man Brand. He bought and sold a startup named TraceMe and invests in everything from mattresses by Molecule to football helmets by VICIS. 

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