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Top 10 richest NFL contracts: Where Jalen Hurts' new deal ranks on all-time list

Top 10 richest NFL contracts: Where Jalen Hurts' new deal ranks on all-time listGetty

The NFL offseason got a shot in the arm Monday with the news that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed an extension that made him the highest paid player in the league.

Hurts has grown into an elite pivot in his three years as a professional, and the 2022 season saw the 24-year-old put up career-high numbers nearly across the board. With his rookie contract set to expire at the end of next season, the Eagles saw it prudent to lock down their emerging superstar, inking Hurts to a jaw-dropping five-year, $255 million extension.

The new contract comes with over $179 million in guaranteed money, and averages out to $51 million per year. 

While Hurts' average yearly salary puts him atop the list, he still trails Deshaun Watson's guaranteed money ($230 million) and is well behind Patrick Mahomes in total compensation across a single contract ($450 million).

Here's the top 10 contracts in the NFL, ranked by total value and average per year:

Top 10 richest NFL contracts

All figures from OverTheCap.com.

TOTAL VALUE

PlayerTotal value
Patrick Mahomes (KC)$450,000,000
Josh Allen (BUF)$258,000,000
Jalen Hurts (PHI)$255,000,000
Russell Wilson (DEN)$245,000,000
Kyler Murray (ARI)$230,500,000
Deshaun Watson (CLE)$230,000,000
Dak Prescott (DAL)$160,000,000
Daniel Jones (NYG)$160,000,000
Matthew Stafford (LAR)$160,000,000
Aaron Rodgers (GB)$150,815,000

AVERAGE PER YEAR

PlayerAPY
Jalen Hurts (PHI)$51,000,000
Aaron Rodgers (GB)$50,271,667
Russell Wilson (DEN)$49,000,000
Kyler Murray (ARI)$46,100,000
Deshaun Watson (CLE)$46,000,000
Patrick Mahomes (KC)$45,000,000
Josh Allen (BUF)$43,000,000
Matthew Stafford (LAR)$40,000,000
Dak Prescott (DAL)$40,000,000
Daniel Jones (NYG)$40,000,000