Jalen Hurts is the starting quarterback for the NFL team, Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Jalen Hurts with the 53rd choice in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. At the latter stages of his rookie season in 2020, after Carson Wentz's play had deteriorated, he took over as the team's starting quarterback. From that point on, he was the starting quarterback. During the 2022–2023 season, he guided the Eagles to the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl, where they were defeated by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Jalen made only $1 million a year at the time of his Super Bowl performance. In April 2023, he agreed to a 5-year, $255 million contract extension with the Eagles, which marked a big turn in his career. Let us look into Jalen Hurts’ monumental NFL contract.
Jalen Hurts contract breakdown
Hurts, who was signed on a rookie contract till 2023 signed an extension for 5-years with the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2023. The 5 year, $255,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, includes a $23,294,000 signing bonus with a total guaranteed amount of $179,300,000. He is also earning an average annual salary of $51,000,000. In 2023, Hurts will earn a base salary of $4,204,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,789,486.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5 yr(s) / $254,000,000 | $23, 294,000 | $51,000,000 | $110,000,000 | $179,300,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Workout | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $4,2024,000 | $485, 486 | $100,000 | $4,789,486 | - | $4,304,000 ($4,304,000) |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Jalen Hurts getting paid?
Jalen Hurts became the highest paid player in the NFL in terms of average annual salary after penning the 5-year $255 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. His average annual salary is a whopping $51 million. In 2023, Jalen Hurts will earn a total salary of $4.3 million.
How much money does Jalen Hurts make a minute?
Hurts’ contract is massive and he is earning a lot. If his contract breakdown is observed on a more micro level it is even more unbelievable. He makes $97 a minute, which amounts to almost $100 a minute.
How much of Jalen Hurts contract is guaranteed?
In the NFL, the incentives are by no means guaranteed and vary based on the player and team. Due to injury clauses, the base contract is also not guaranteed. However, Jalen Hurts has a lot of his contract amount guaranteed against injuries or performances. The guaranteed amount of Jalen Hurts’ contract is $179.3 million.
What are the terms of Jalen Hurts contract?
As per the terms of Jalen Hurts’ contract he signed a 5-year extension which extends his term with the franchise till 2028. The contract guarantees him $179.3 million regardless of injuries or a trade.
However, the contract also includes a ‘No-Trade Clause’ which means that Jalen Hurts cannot be traded to another team without his consent. This is the first time an Eagles player signed a contract with the No-Trade clause.
Hurts’ contract also includes $15 million in bonuses.
How much will Jalen Hurts’ next contract be?
One can’t predict now how much his next contract would be. Jalen Hurts signed his 2023 contract extension based on his breakout season with the Eagles in 2022. If Jalen Hurts continues his leading performances for the Eagles, it would not be surprising if he signs another record breaking contract at the end of his current one.
