Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson says being highest-paid player wasn't a priority

Published Aug. 6, 2015 1:57 p.m. ET

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In the end, Russell Wilson just wanted to be a part of the Seattle Seahawks.

Wilson reiterated as much when he appeared on the Dan Patrick Show to discuss signing his four-year contract extension worth $87.6 million.

Based on annual value, the deal made Wilson the second-highest paid player behind Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers. But all along, he wanted to be a part of something special with his teammates.

"The only thing that was important was being in Seattle,” Wilson said. “In terms of being paid, however I played that’s what I wanted to dictate my pay raise. Ultimately, I love this city, I love this team, I love the players on this team and the bond we have.”

For a player that has only led his team to three straight postseason berths, including back-to-back Super Bowl appearances isn't all that bad.

Entering his prime, Wilson should only get better.

(h/t ProFootballTalk)