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Russell Wilson now 7th-richest QB after Derek Carr deal

There were many reactions to Derek Carr receiving a massive contract extension from the Oakland Raiders on Thursday -- reportedly making the 26-year-old the highest paid player in the NFL -- including this lovely reminder from ESPN's Jeff Darlington.

Indeed, life as the league's highest-paid player at a given position is often short-lived, as the most recent deal is usually the largest. Carr is reportedly going to sign a five-year extension worth $125 million, with $40 fully guaranteed and more than $70 million in total guarantees, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.