Jalen Hurts Is Now The Highest-Paid Player In NFL History Thanks To The Monster Extension He Just Signed
ByBrian Warneron April 17, 2023inArticles›Sports News
When Jalen Hurts stepped onto the field at Super Bowl LVII in February, he was the 35th highest-paid quarterback in the NFL . Not the 35th highest-paid player in the league. Out of all 68 starting and backup quarterbacks in the NFL last season, Jalen was the 35th highest-paid. Jalen’s 2022-2023 base salary was $4.2 million. By comparison, his Super Bowl nemesis Patrick Mahomes earned $40 million last season. At least eight backup quarterbacks made significantly more money than Jalen last year, to mostly ride the bench. Notable higher-paid backups included Jimmy Garoppolo ($7 million), Mitch Trubisky ($7.14 million) and Sam Darnold ($7.5 million).
If you were concerned about Jalen Hurts’ finances , I have good news! With the contract extension he just signed, not only will Jalen be the #1 highest-paid quarterback in the NFL next season, he’ll be the highest-paid player in the league AND the highest-paid player in league history.
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The Richest Contract in NFL History
Today it was confirmed that Jalen Hurts had signed a 5-year, $255 million contract extension with the Eagles. It is the richest contract in NFL history in terms average annual salary.
The record-setting contract comes with $180 million in guaranteed money and an average annual salary of $51 million.
At $51 million, Jalen is the highest-paid player in the NFL by just a smidge. He’ll slightly out-earn the $50.281 Aaron Rodgers is set to earn next season and the $48.5 million owed to Russell Wilson .
Jalen’s $255 million contract eclipses the former richest NFL contract, Deshaun Watson’s $230 million deal signed last year with the Cleveland Browns. Though it should also be noted that Watson’s contract is FULLY guaranteed . So if both players had career-ending injuries on opening day next season, Jalen would “only” go on to make $180 million, while Deshaun would be massaged with the his $230 million.
The 20 Highest-paid NFL Players Next Season
Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB: $51 million
Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB: $50.28 million
Russell Wilson, Broncos QB: $48.52 million
Kyler Murray , Cardinals QB: $46.1 million
Deshaun Watson, Browns QB: $46 million
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB: $45 million
Josh Allen , Bills QB: $43 million
T-8. Daniel Jones , Giants QB: $40 million
T-8. Dak Prescott , Cowboys QB: $40 million
T-8. Matthew Stafford , Rams QB: $40 million
Derek Carr , Saints QB: $37.5 million
Kirk Cousins , Vikings QB: $35 million
Jared Goff , Lions QB: $33.5 million
Lamar Jackson , Ravens QB: $32.42 million (franchise tag figure)
Aaron Donald , Rams DT: $31.67 million
Tyreek Hill , Dolphins WR: $30 million
Ryan Tannehill , Titans QB: $29.5 million
T.J. Watt, Steelers OLB: $28.002 million
Davante Adams , Raiders WR: $28 million
DeAndre Hopkins , Cardinals WR: $27.25 million
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