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Glenn Erby

Ten highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL after Justin Herbert agrees to 5-year, $262.5M extension with Chargers

After agreeing to a five-year, $255 million contract extension with the Eagles, with $179 million in guarantees, Jalen Hurts became the new king of quarterback contracts. 

That moment at the top was short-lived after Lamar Jackson inked a five-year, $260 million deal.

Jackson’s moment is short-lived after Justin Herbert agreed to a five-year, $262.5 million deal.

Herbert’s five-year deal is now the second richest in NFL history from a total value, including $218 million guaranteed, per Albert Breer. On average, per year, it makes the former Oregon star the NFL’s new highest-paid player.

With the contract now set, here’s a look at the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL via Over The Cap.

Total value

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The $262 million falls behind only Patrick Mahomes in total value.

Avg./Year

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The $52.5 million per season puts Herbert at No. 1 on the list ahead of every player in NFL history.

Total Guaranteed

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The $218 million in guarantees trail only Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Random Notes

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Justin Herbert will make $100M in cash this calendar year, the most ever in the first year of a contract.

In three seasons with Los Angeles (AFC), Herbert is 25-24 with one playoff loss.

The former Ducks star has passed for 14,089 yards, eclipsing Andrew Luck for the most passing yards through a quarterback’s first three NFL seasons.

Herbert has completed 1,316 career passes, which also is the most in league history through a player’s first three seasons. His 64 Total QBR is ranked fourth best in the NFL since his rookie season in 2020.

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