Seattle Seahawks

Twitter reacts to Russell Wilson's new contract

Published Jul. 31, 2015 2:36 p.m. ET

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The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson finally struck a deal on Friday morning in advance of training camp, with the two sides agreeing to a four-year, $87.6 million extension.

Blessed to be w/ this organization for 4 more years! Can't wait to get on field w/ the fellas! @Seahawks #ChampionshipMindset #GoHawks
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 31, 2015

And there was plenty of reaction on Twitter to the star quarterback's payday.

@Seahawks Excited to have @DangeRussWilson as QB for the next five seasons! & Training camp now open...#GoHawks
— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) July 31, 2015

Seen @DangeRussWilson compete since we were 15 in AAU baseball. Dude has remained the same since then. Baller. Much deserved
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) July 31, 2015

Congratulations Are In Order To My Baby @DangeRussWilson and The Seattle Seahawks! So Exciting! Go Hawks! 3's Up!
— Ciara (@ciara) July 31, 2015

Congrats to my brother @DangeRussWilson To God Be the Glory.. Very deserving!!! ???
— Kameron (@Kam_Chancellor) July 31, 2015

Extremely happy for @DangeRussWilson he deserves it! We apart of the draft class everyone slept on.
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) July 31, 2015

I'm sure many people will have very good Friday's ... but perhaps none better than @DangeRussWilson ??????????????????????????????????????
— trey wingo (@wingoz) July 31, 2015

Russell Wilson (@Seahawks) will be one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. Context here: http://t.co/NtL9MB0wIi pic.twitter.com/my75k27ZUC
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 31, 2015

There's no question Wilson probably had this type of reaction when signing the dotted line.