Russell Wilson Rumors: Seahawks QB Won't Hold Out Amid Contract Talks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will reportedly remain a full participant in the team's offseason program even after he set an April 15 deadline for a contract extension.

On Wednesday, Mike Florio of Pro Football talk reported Wilson, who's entering the final season of a four-year, $87.6 million contract, is planning to attend "every workout, meeting and practice" regardless of whether the sides agree on a new long-term deal.

The 30-year-old University of Wisconsin product has been one of the NFL's most decorated quarterbacks since the Seahawks selected him in the third round of the 2012 draft. He's earned five Pro Bowl selections and led the team to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory over the Denver Broncos.

Now he's angling to land the biggest contract in league history.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan carries the largest total contract value at $150 million on his five-year deal, per Spotrac. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has the highest annual value at $33.5 million.

In March, Wilson said during an appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (via Alexis Mansanarez of Sporting News) he won't shy from trying to set a new record.

"There's a great potential in that," he said. "We'll see what happens. It's not like it's gonna make me feel bad."

Although Wilson could become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019 season, it's hard to imagine a scenario where he hits the open market. The Seahawks would use the franchise tag to keep him, which comes with a $30.34 million price tag for 2020, per Florio.

The tag option combined with the fact that he reportedly doesn't have plans to hold out takes some pressure off Seattle to get a deal done in the next 12 days.