After having a career year and leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl, it was clear that Jalen Hurts would get paid, and on Monday, he got his money.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Hurts signed a five-year deal worth $255 million, including $179 million guaranteed($110 million at signing); the $51 million average annual value is the largest in league history.
In addition, the third-year quarterback has a no-trade clause, which is the first time the Eagles have added that to a contract in team history. Clearly, team president/GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni believe in Hurts.
Last season, Hurts, who was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, had career-highs in passing yards(3701), passing touchdowns(22), and rushing touchdowns(13). Hurts made his first Pro Bowl and was the runner-up to Patrick Mahomes for league MVP. In the regular season, Hurts finished the year with a 14-1 record (.933 winning percentage) as a starter, and at 24 years old, he became the second youngest QB in NFL history to win 14 regular-season games.
In Super Bowl 57, Hurts was spectacular as he threw for 304 yards and a touchdown and ran for a Super Bowl record 70 yards and three more touchdowns.
The deal is reportedly team-friendly and gives the Eagles financial flexibility moving forward , which will allow Philadelphia to build a solid roster around their quarterback, and according to Schefter, here are the first four seasons of the contract.
2023: $6.15 million
2024: $13.56 million
2025: $21.77 million
2026: $31.77 million
Hurts appears to have the goods. Everyone was shocked when the Eagles drafted Hurts because they had Carson Wentz, who had a long-term deal with the team. However, Philly had enough confidence in Hurts and ultimately moved on from the struggling Wentz.
No one questioned Hurts’ intangibles or his ability to run, but they questioned his ability to throw the ball at a high level and questioned whether he could be a franchise quarterback. He has answered those questions.
He proved the doubters wrong in college; he’s proven them wrong in the NFL, and now he’s a star.
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