Russel Wilson and Friends agree to deal.

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

So, when you say that he makes $31.7M guaranteed ... you realize that is for 1 year. If he makes the team (!!!!!) in year 2 (on the 5th day of the new league year), he gets another $12.5M GUARANTEED.

So painting his contract as a 5 year deal with $31.7M guaranteed is an incredibly ridiculous manipulation.

Is it legally possible for Seattle to not pay him more than the $31M? If so that is the total amount currently guaranteed.
Is that splitting hairs? Yep.
But as I think our resident contract attorneys may aver, fine tooth combs are required when looking at a K like this...