Russell Wilson Plans to Play till He’s 45

Former NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson is the highest paid player in the NFL, money isn’t the only thing on his mind.

Longevity is as well.

According to a report yesterday, Wilson plans on playing until he’s 45 years old.

“I feel like I’m just getting started,” Wilson said, his voice rising with excitement. “That’s the scary part. That’s the most exciting part. That’s really where I believe that I am right now: I’m just getting started. And I believe this team is just getting started. So, I think that we can do anything that we set our minds out to do.”

“Seven years has gone by so fast,” Wilson said. “You think about just turning 30 years and what I have for the rest of my career — for the next 10-15 years — I’m just fired up about it. You think about some of the best quarterbacks of all time, guys like Drew (Brees), guys like Tom (Brady), who (are playing into their 40s). I really look up to those guys. There’s so much more to do.”

Did Wilson say 15 years… meaning he plans to play until he’s 45?

“Yeah, yeah,” he replied. “That’s the goal. I’m just fired up for it.”

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