2025 Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts' contract details: Salary and years remaining with the Eagles
In April 2023, the Philadelphia quarterback signed a groundbreaking five-year extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time.
The Eagles signed Hurts to a five-year contract extension worth $255 million. This deal made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time. His agent, Nicole Lynn, negotiated the contract, making history as the first Black female agent to secure the largest contract in NFL history.
Breakdown of the Hurt’s deal and duration
Jalen Hurts signed a contract extension that guarantees him $179.3 million, with $110 million fully guaranteed at signing. In 2024, that number increased to $126 million in guaranteed money. The contract also includes the opportunity for Hurts to earn an additional $15 million in incentives, potentially bringing the deal’s total value to $274 million by 2028.
In the final year of his rookie contract, Hurts received an additional $4.3 million, effectively giving him a pay raise for the 2023 season. Furthermore, the contract includes a $23.3 million signing bonus, and Hurts will earn $64 million by the end of 2024.
With this extension, the Eagles effectively locked Hurts into a long-term (six-year) contract, keeping him in Philadelphia until he turns 30. The deal’s structure provides the Eagles with some financial flexibility, allowing the team to adjust as situations arise throughout the contract.
A historic moment for agent Nicole Lynn
Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn played a determining role in negotiating this groundbreaking deal. She is a pioneering figure in sports management and represents Klutch Sports Group, founded by Rich Paul. Lynn is also happily married to Colorado Buffaloes coach Gabe Lynn in her private life.
Lynn has made history by becoming the first Black female agent to secure such a lucrative contract in NFL history.
Let’s give it up for Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) April 17, 2023
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Comparisons to Other NFL Contracts at that time
Jalen Hurts’ guaranteed total of $179.3 million made him the second-largest in NFL history after Deshaun Watson’s $230 million fully guaranteed deal with the Cleveland Browns. Only Watson and Denver Broncos’ quarterback Russell Wilson had more guaranteed money at signing than Hurts’ $110 million.
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— ESPN (@espn) February 10, 2025
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Regarding total cash, Hurts’ deal ranked second behind Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year, $450 million extension signed in 2020. Hurts’ extension reflected the trend of teams favoring shorter-term, high-guarantee contracts compared to Mahomes’ decade-long commitment.
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Hurts’ contract influenced future quarterback negotiations, particularly for players like Lamar Jackson, who sought guaranteed money and lengthy contracts.
Hurts’ extension not only reflected his value to the Eagles but also set the stage for future quarterback deals. While some may argue that Hurts could have pushed for more guaranteed money, the deal’s structure offered a balance of flexibility for both the player and the team.