Contract breakdown for Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts’ 5-year, $255M extension

The details are always in the numbers, and we’re breaking down the five-year, $255 million extension signed by Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract extension that, along with contract incentives, is worth $255 million.

The contract includes just over $110 million in fully guaranteed money at the point of signing, and $179 million is guaranteed in the event of injury.

The deal includes an average annual salary of $51,000,000.

Hurts talked about why he took a team-friendly deal, and the numbers suggest that the All-Pro quarterback is all-in on wins over guarantees.

In 2023, Hurts will earn a base salary of $1,010,000 and a signing bonus of $23,294,000 while carrying a cap hit of $6,154,286 and a dead cap value of $110,485,486.

Hurts has three years of options and roster bonus money, and you’ll find that most of this contract can become fully guaranteed based on his roster status.

Here’s a look at the full breakdown courtesy of Over The Cap, Spotrac, and Albert Breer.

Highlights and takeaways from Jalen Hurts’ press conference to discuss 5-year, $255M contract extension

Jalen Hurts talked about his new 5-year, $255M contract and explained why he took a team-friendly deal from the Philadelphia Eagles and more from his press conference

Jalen Hurts is officially the new ‘King of Philly’ after signing his five-year, $255 million contract that includes $179 million guaranteed.

Flanked by his girlfriend Bryonna “Bry” Burrow agent Nicole Lynn, and team brass, Hurts, and owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke to the media during the historic press conference that ushered in a new era for the franchise at the quarterback position.

Hurts avoided getting overly emotional but talked about his process, the journey from Alabama to Oklahoma, and what Philadelphia and the rabid fanbase mean to him after almost four years in the city.

Here are the highlights and key takeaways from the historic press conference.