Russell Wilson demanded a big pay rise from the Seattle Seahawks and they gave him what he wanted, making him the highest paid player in the league. Jarvis Landry and Bradie James sent special messages to rookies Marquise Brown and Devin White. Also, check out these four sleeper quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL draft.
Russell sealed the deal with Seahawks
Russell Wilson secured the NFL’s biggest contract after signing a 4-year, $140 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks. He spoke about the contract, stating that he never thought he will be the highest paid player in the league.
Russell Wilson secured the league's biggest contract. 💰
Will he secure another @Seahawks title? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/uKQA6gl81J
— NFL (@NFL) April 20, 2019
It’s not about height, it’s about heart
Cleveland Browns’ star receiver Jarvis Landry sent a special message to former Oklahoma Sooners’ wideout Marquise Brown who is entering the NFL draft. Landry said that hard work always pays off and that the height is not as important as heart.
Listen, @Primetime_jet.
It’s not about height, it’s about heart.
Take it from @God_Son80.Watch Marquise Brown take the stage at #NFLDraft on April 25th. pic.twitter.com/M8xHNrOSZj
— NFL (@NFL) April 19, 2019
Bradie with a piece of advice to Devin White
Bradie James, a former NFL linebacker, had advice for fellow LSU Tiger Devin White and gave him tips on how to overcome adversity as a rookie.
"It is not given." @DevinWhite__40 gets advice from fellow @LSUfootball alum Bradie James on overcoming adversity as a rookie.#HeyRookie: Welcome to the NFL pic.twitter.com/pLXQdRlT7z
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) April 19, 2019
Tampa Bay’s crazy schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have to play five games in a row away from home as the NFL pretty much screwed them with the schedule.
The NFL schedule screwed the Bucs so badly it's crazy. (@DAonCBS) pic.twitter.com/d1z4xivOcx
— CBS Sports Radio (@CBSSportsRadio) April 19, 2019
Four sleeper quarterbacks
A lot of talented young quarterbacks are entering this year’s NFL Draft and not all of them will be first round picks, so take a look at four sleeper quarterbacks who could have solid careers in professional football. Gardner Minshew II, Jarrett Stidham, Will Grier, and Trace McSorley are looking more than ready to play with big guns.
Miss out on a first-round signal-caller?
Take a long look at these four sleeper quarterbacks. (via @NFLNetwork) pic.twitter.com/KKUVij9HXu
— NFL (@NFL) April 19, 2019
