Jalen Hurts Signs Record Breaking Contract Extension with the Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts
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By: Joshua Martin
Jalen Hurts, 24, and this year’s Super Bowl Runner Ups, the Philadelphia Eagles, have agreed to a massive contract extension worth a stunning $255 million over the next five years for the quarterback’s services. Hurts’ deal is the biggest contract in terms of average value in NFL history.
“Keeping the main thing in Philly.”
Keeping the main thing in Philly.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 17, 2023
We've agreed to terms with Jalen Hurts on a 5-year extension through the 2028 season.@JalenHurts | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/etgYG5rSpf
The news was also confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Just in case you had any doubts.
Eagles and Jalen Hurts reached agreement on a five-year, $255 million extension, including $179.304 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2023
Hurts becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history in a deal negotiated by Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports Group and Eagles’ GM Howie Roseman. pic.twitter.com/DXG0ZWzsGJ
Leading the Eagles to a 14-1 record as a starter in 2022, the uber talented dual threat quarterback has definitely earned this mega deal. A second round pick in 2020, Jalen took over for a struggling Carson Wentz and hasn't looked back since. He has put together a solid 23-11 record as a starter for the Eagles after Wentz was traded the following offseason.
After a dominating team performance against the New York Giants during the playoffs this past January, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed how important Jalen was to his football team.
“I know this is high praise, but to have him out there is like having — I shouldn’t even go there — it’s like having Michael Jordan out there. He’s your leader. He’s your guy.”
Eagles’ HC Nick Sirianni on Jalen Hurts in January: “It's like having Michael Jordan out there. He's your leader. He's your guy.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2023
Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie last month: “The hardest part, for sure, is the scarcity of really good quarterbacks, and we got one, and we got a very…
In a similar fashion, Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie had this to say to the media in regards of Hurts’ status in the league.
“The hardest part, for sure, is the scarcity of really good quarterbacks, and we got one, and we got a very special player.”
According to sources, the deal also includes a no trade clause which is the first in team history.
Hurts was a legitimate MVP candidate last season, and at times the front runner, racking up over 4,300 yards through the air and ground with an impressive 22 touchdowns to only six interceptions with 13 additional scores rushing. The 43 total touchdowns surpassed Eagles great Donovan McNabb for most ever in a single season in franchise history.
He showed tremendous growth as a passer throughout his second season as a full time starter. One of his most iconic performances from last season came in the most crucial game, the Super Bowl. Going toe to toe with Patrick Mahommes and the Kansas City Chiefs, Hurts racked up 374 total yards and four touchdowns with only one turnover that eventually led to the Chiefs victory.
The Eagles made a smart decision by immediately locking up their quarterback of the future without letting things stall because of contract negotiations. Hmmm, now imagine a world where the Ravens acted similarly in regards to Lamar Jackson.
Wishful thinking i guess…
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