Russell Wilson's Unusual Contract Announcement Inspires Jokes

It's likely that Wilson's new bag is blocking him from seeing this hate. 

Russell Wilson celebrates after the Cardinals win
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Russell Wilson celebrates after the Cardinals win

Russell Wilson's contract negotiations with Seattle paid off in a big way. The Seahawks structured an impressive deal that will keep Wilson in blue and green a little longer than most fans expected. The two sides have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, making Wilson the highest paid player in the NFL. Wilson's win was made public just after his self-imposed April 15 deadline to reach a deal came to a close.

The new money had Wilson talking a little different. Adorned with chains as he cuddled in bed with Ciara, Wilson confirmed in a weird baritone that a deal was reached. Russ' seemingly forced code switch made for an awkward clip that unintentionally added to the running joke that is his swagless persona. Yet, it's likely that Wilson's new bag is blocking him from seeing this hate. Peep the jokes below.

"my real name alton sims...i talk like a straight up gangster..." https://t.co/q9LmNWwN8Q

— bomani (@bomani_jones) April 16, 2019

RW: Ci baby, hand me my chains off the nightstand plz.

Ciara: But babe it's 2am you never sleep with your cha--

RW: Just do it! Watch this flex!

🤳🏽#GoHawks

— Jordan B. (@bleednsea84) April 16, 2019

Russell WIlson found a way to post from bed w Ciara thats leadership pic.twitter.com/Tmfct3rdw4

— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) April 16, 2019

I understand why all of Ciara’s new music is off key and about Russell Wilson. Hell, with money like that I’d be hooting and hollering too!

— ᴅᴏʟʟᴀʀ (@callmedollar) April 16, 2019

Congrats to Russell Wilson and all, but listen how he talks in this video. He never spoke this way before! Has me dying. 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/2nUvfQuU54

— Erick Fernandez (@ErickFernandez) April 16, 2019

I want the 2010, minor-league-baseball-playing Russell Wilson to see the video of 2019, chain-wearing Russell Wilson, in bed with his superstar wife, announcing a new contract that makes him the richest player in the NFL.

— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) April 16, 2019

#Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's new 4-year, $140 million extension (with a $65M signing bonus) makes him the highest-paid player in the #NFL.

Also, announcing the deal from bed with @ciara is a hell of a flex. pic.twitter.com/3pxgTuFF1q

— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) April 16, 2019

Congrats @DangeRussWilson ! Well deserved my g🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) April 16, 2019

Russell Wilson my goooodness !!

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) April 16, 2019

This is what happens when you top Aaron Rodgers as the NFL’s new highest-paid player with a four-year, $140 million extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus. https://t.co/xKoEEEjI0F

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 16, 2019

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