Jalen Hurts contract extension breakdown: All you need to know about numbers behind Eagles star’s massive deal

Jalen Hurts just made history. The Philadelphia Eagles star, who came second in MVP voting and earned a berth in the Super Bowl, is now the highest-paid player in NFL history.

After a stellar season, the Eagles have locked up their franchise quarterback.

An extension was likely to come, especially after such a season. With his rookie contract ending soon (it was a smaller contract since he wasn't a first-round selection), the Eagles had no choice but to pay him.

That's exactly what they did - more so than any team has ever done to any player before. His initial contract was for four years and a little over $6 million. Now, Jalen Hurts' contract is for five seasons and $255 million.

That translates to $51 million per year. Here's how that stacks up against other yearly salaries in the NFL:

1. Jalen Hurts, $51 million
2. Aaron Rodgers, $50.2 million
3. Russell Wilson, $48.5 million
4. Kyler Murray, $46.1 million
5. Deshaun Watson, $46 million
6. Patrick Mahomes, $45 million
7. Josh Allen, $43 million
8. Dak Prescott, $40 million
9. Matthew Stafford, $40 million
10. Daniel Jones, $40 million

Though it only slightly edges out Aaron Rodgers' salary, it's still the highest annual value ever. No NFL player has ever had a higher salary. In the salary cap league, that is wildly impressive.

Going even further, it's a historic deal in terms of guaranteed money. NFL reporter Rob Maaddi reports that only one player has ever received more new money guarantees: Deshaun Watson.

Maaddi tweeted:

"Jalen Hurts’ deal includes second-most new money guarantee - $179.304 million - in NFL history behind Deshaun Watson. Total deal negotiated by Nicole Lynn is worth $255 million over 5 years."

With players like Lamar Jackson searching for his own guaranteed money deal, this could further reshape the market.

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Why Jalen Hurts became the highest paid NFL player ever

Jalen Hurts is one of the most dynamic players in the NFL. His ability to rush is only rivaled by a few other quarterbacks and he's one of the game's best passers, too.

Jalen Hurts netted a massive extension

He certainly benefits from throwing to A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, but Hurts is one of the league's best players.

An MVP finalist and a Super Bowl-appearing quarterback is worth a lot of money- the Eagles obviously think so. Jalen Hurts' contract certainly proves that much.