Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts became the highest paid player in National Football League history after the quarterback agreed a five-year $255 million contract extension, the club said on Monday.
The deal includes the first no trade clause in Eagles franchise history and $179 million guaranteed, including $110 million on the signing of the deal.
Hurts average salary will be $51 million a season.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts in action during the Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles NFL football match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)
“EXTENDED” screamed the headline on the team’s website followed by “Eagles, Hurts agree to five-year extension through 2028.”…