Eagles, Jalen Hurts agree to massive five-year, $255 million deal

Jalen Hurts got paid. 

The Eagles agreed to a five-year, $255 million extension with their star quarterback that includes $179.3 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports Monday. The contract rewards Hurts after a career season in which the 24-year-old was an MVP candidate and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl. 

With an average of $51 million per year, Hurts’ deal makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL in terms of average annual value. Only Deshaun Watson ($230 million) and Kyler Murray ($189.5 million) received more in a single contract. 

The Eagles announced on Monday “QB1 is here to stay.” The team did not announce the financial terms.

“Keeping the main thing in Philly,” the Eagles tweeted. “We’ve agreed to terms with Jalen Hurts on a 5-year extension through the 2028 season.”

Hurts became Philadelphia’s starter more than midway through the 2020 season — the same year the Eagles made a surprising decision to take the signal-caller in the second round of the NFL draft, despite having Carson Wentz on the roster. Hurts replaced Wentz and the Eagles haven’t looked back.

The former Alabama and Oklahoma product has shown gradual improvement every year of his NFL career, none more so than last fall when he threw for 3,701 yards and had a 101.5 passer rating — both career bests. Hurts finished second in MVP voting, behind only winner Patrick Mahomes. 

Hurts threw for 304 yards and a touchdown, running for 70 yards and three scores and adding a game-tying 2-point conversion in the Super Bowl. Philadelphia went 14-1 in his starts and he had 3,701 yards passing, 760 yards rushing and 35 touchdowns combined in the regular season.

According to the NFL Network, Hurts received $110 million fully guaranteed at signing and $126.5 million fully guaranteed before his second year. The deal also has a no-trade clause. 

This article is based in part on wire service reports.