Eagles make Jalen Hurts highest paid player in NFL history after agreeing to five year deal

© Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Hurts significantly improved in 2022, leading the Eagles (14-3) to the Super Bowl while amassing Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and MVP nominations. The former Alabama and Oklahoma star led Philadelphia to a 14-1 regular season record (.933 winning percentage) as a starter, completing 306-of-460 (66.5%) attempts for 3,701 yards (8.0 avg.), 22 TDs, 6 INTs, and 101.6 passer rating, while also rushing for 760 yards and 13 TDs. In total, Hurts combined for 4,461 yards and 35 TDs. Hurts has one year remaining on his rookie deal, and Eagles brass wants to complete a new contract that benefits both parties.

Jalen Hurts is the highest-paid player in NFL history after agreeing to terms on a 5-year, $255M contract extension, according to Tom Pelissero.

The deal includes $179.304M in guarantees and a no-trade clause.

Hurts improved leaps and bounds since his playoff debut in last season’s 31-15 wild-card loss to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

After that matchup, Hurts retooled his throwing motion and mechanics west. At the same time, months of speculation started to build up after Eagles GM Howie Roseman acquired a 2023 first-round pick in a trade with the Saints prompting speculation that Philadelphia could use draft assets on a quarterback if the former Alabama star didn’t show vast improvement.

Hurts more than improved in 2022, leading the Eagles (14-3) to the Super Bowl while amassing Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and MVP nominations.

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