The Eagles did not want to wait to do Jalen Hurts’ extension the way the Ravens waited for Lamar Jackson.
Getting it done earlier than later is always better, especially with Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert’s extensions on the horizon.
Also, smart for Hurts to use all the leverage from making it to the Super Bowl to max out his contract right now. Something else Lamar Jackson should have done after his MVP season.
The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have reached an agreement on a five-year, $255 million extension, including $179.304 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
Hurts’ deal is the biggest contract in terms of average annual value in NFL history. Deshaun Watson’s $230 million contract signed last year with the Cleveland Browns, which is fully guaranteed, still is biggest in terms of guaranteed money.
Hurts extension includes a no-trade clause — a first in Eagles history, a source told Schefter.
The Eagles announced Monday they have signed Hurts to a five-year extension but did not disclose financial terms.
Hurts, 24, was an MVP candidate last season, throwing for 3,701 yards with 22 touchdowns to six interceptions while rushing for 760 yards and 13 scores.
He showed tremendous growth as a passer in his second season as the full-time starter, jumping from 19th (54.6) to fourth (66.4) in QBR and 26th (61.3%) to 11th (66.5%) in completion percentage while dropping his average time before throw from 3.12 seconds (31st) to 2.76 seconds (16th) on average.
One of his best performances came in Super Bowl LVII, when he racked up 374 total yards and four touchdowns with one costly turnover in a 38-35 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
His 43 total touchdowns on the year surpassed Donovan McNabb for most ever in a single season in franchise history, helping him to second-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nod.
Here is the real breakdown of the numbers according to Spotrac.
Jalen Hurts’ 5 year extension rankings (based on initial reports)
Total Value: $255M (3rd)
AAV: $51M (1st)
Guarantee at Sign: $110M (3rd)
Practical Guarantee: $179M (3rd)
Signing Bonus: $23M (35th)
It isn’t as good of a contract as Deshaun Watson’s fully guaranteed deal, but still very good, and he will likely, at minimum, get $179 million before the Eagles have to decide if they want to continue with him as QB.
