Jalen Hurts made franchise history on Monday, setting the NFL world ablaze after agreeing to a five-year, $255 million contract extension.
According to Adam Schefter, the deal includes a massive signing bonus and $179 million guaranteed.
Eagles and Jalen Hurts reached agreement on a five-year, $255 million extension, including $179.304 million guaranteed, per source.
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
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2023
One significant tidbit in the Hurts deal is the All-Pro quarterback securing a no-trade clause, the first ever in Eagles franchise history.
$179.3 new money guarantee is second in NFL history only to Deshaun Watson, per source. And the first contract with this guarantee that includes a no-trade clause.
Jalen Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn negotiated this contract with Eagles.
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) April 17, 2023
Hurts’ new deal signals confidence in the quarterback being an elite player, and he’s undoubtedly the face of the franchise after landing complete control of his future.
