Jalen Hurts contract details: What is his salary and how many years does he have left with the Eagles?

In April 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed a groundbreaking 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 has signed a contract extension that guarantees him $179.304 million, with $110 million fully guaranteed at signing. By March 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 $4.304 million, effectively giving him a pay raise for the 2023 season. Furthermore, the contract includes a $23.294 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.

Comparisons to Other NFL Contracts at that time

Jalen Hurts’ guaranteed total of $179.304 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.

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.

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.