The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign QB Russell Wilson to a one-year, $1.21 million contract on Wednesday. The first day of the legal tampering period illustrates just what a bargain that is, relative to the other deals.
Kirk Cousins, for example, coming off a major injury, signed a four-year, $180 million contract averaging $45 million per season. Cousins is the better player at this point in their respective careers, but his price tag is still huge. He has the eighth-highest average annual salary in the NFL, tied with Patrick Mahomes., and more than Josh Allen.