{"id":140402,"date":"2023-04-17T16:21:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=140402"},"modified":"2023-04-17T16:19:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:19:20","slug":"jalen-hurts-lamar-jackson-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/04\/17\/jalen-hurts-lamar-jackson-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"What Jalen Hurts Contract Means for Lamar Jackson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> agreed to a new, mega extension<\/a> that undoubtedly impacts Lamar Jackson\u2019s contract negotiations<\/a> with the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (and other interested teams). Hurts signed a five-year $255 million deal that makes him the highest paid player in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Hurts is the first of a series of quarterback extensions expected this year. Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow will likely sign extensions this off-season, with the Hurts deal laying the groundwork.<\/p>\n

Under his new deal, the Eagles signal caller will now earn $51 million per year, eclipsing Aaron Rodgers\u2019 deal with the Green Bay Packers<\/a>. Hurts\u2019 deal includes just over $179 million guaranteed as well as a no-trade clause. What does Hurts\u2019 new deal mean for Jackson\u2019s contract leverage?<\/p>\n

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Jalen Hurts has the highest average annual salary in the #NFL<\/a> at $51 million.<\/p>\n

First no-trade clause in league history. <\/p>\n

Making less guaranteed money than Deshaun Watson and Kyler Murray.<\/p>\n

A contract that sets #Eagles<\/a> up to continue winning. Think Patrick Mahomes and #Chiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) April 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n