Wilson, Seahawks agree to 4-year contract extension

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January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 14, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) eludes a sack by San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Quinton Dial (92) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks downfield to throw during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Matthews (not pictured) in the final seconds of the first half against the New England Patriots during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Arizona, February 1, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a four-year contract extension Friday.

According to reports, the deal is worth $87.6 million and includes a $31 million signing bonus with $60 million in guarantees.

Wilson was scheduled to make $1.54 million this season, the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.

Wilson took to Twitter to comment on the deal.

“Blessed to be w/ this organization for 4 more years! Can’t wait to get on field w/ the fellas! @Seahawks #ChampionshipMindset,” Wilson tweeted.

Wilson led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. The deal will keep Wilson in Seattle though the 2019 season.