Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has become a household name and one of the best QBs in the NFL. But is he paid like one of the league’s elite signal callers?
After leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII and becoming an All-Pro, Hurts signed a new contract. Let’s examine that deal, his current salary, his net worth, and his career earnings.
Jalen Hurts’ Contract and Salary
In April 2023, the Eagles and Hurts agreed to a five-year, $255 million deal.
The contract features $179.304 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause. He’ll receive $110 million fully guaranteed and $126.5 million before the second year of the contract. Hurts can earn another $15 million via incentives.
Hurts is under contract with Philadelphia through the 2028 season. The Eagles used a triple-option bonus structure with Hurts’ deal to keep his cap charges low for now, but the contract will have to be reworked in the future.
His 2024 cap hit is just $13,558,000, but it will escalate in the coming years:
- 2025: $21,769,800
- 2026: $31,771,800
- 2027: $41,149,000
- 2028: $47,149,000
Hurts’ average annual salary is $51 million, which makes him the ninth-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. Hurts was the highest-paid player in the league when he initially signed his deal.
However, in terms of average annual value, he has since been surpassed by Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ($52 million), Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert ($52.5 million), Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff ($53 million), Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa ($53.1 million), Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ($55 million), Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love ($55 million), Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow ($55 million), and Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ($60 million).
When asked why he didn’t push for a fully guaranteed contract, Hurts replied: “Money is nice, championships are better.”
Hurts’ lucrative payday is a significant increase from his rookie contract, which paid him a little over $6 million for four years, including a $1.9 million signing bonus and $2.8 million in guaranteed money.
That’s still life-changing money for most, but Hurts’ new contract pays him 34 times his previous salary. This enormous contract has obviously impacted Hurts’ net worth.
Hurts’ Net Worth and Career Earnings
The Eagles’ star quarterback has a net worth of approximately $30 million. His estimated net worth increased by roughly $10 million after he signed his lucrative extension.
Hurts has earned $68,897,559 from his NFL contracts alone. This doesn’t include his endorsement deals with companies such as Lemon Perfect, Gillette, Pepsi, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Kellog’s, Truist, Oikos Protein, and Columbia, among others.
Hurts has the estimated same net worth as Tagovailoa and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.
The quarterback market continues to surge with each new contract that is signed. 49ers QB Brock Purdy is next in line for a new deal, so it will be interesting to see where the former Mr. Irrelevant ranks among the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks after he inks his new deal.
Hurts is only 26 years old, so given his talent and the paydays that quarterbacks are receiving these days, his earning potential is through the roof.
Rams vs. Eagles Game Preview
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Time: 3 PM ET
- Channel – NBC
The winner of this game will play the winner of the other NFC Divisional round game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Whichever team holds the better regular season record will play host to the Conference Championship.
The Eagles started September off with some hiccups, going into their week 5 bye with a 2-2 record. However, they reeled off a 10-game winning streak on the other end, securing the NFC East division title with weeks to spare.
Since 2000, the average Super Bowl participant allowed a first down on 37.4% of third downs and a touchdown on 52.3% of red-zone trips during the regular season. The Eagles and Lions are the only two remaining NFC teams meeting both these benchmarks.
Philadelphia’s defense has been a consistent strength this season, with an average Defense+ grade of 79.9. The Eagles are an undefeated 14-0 when their Defense+ grade reaches 75 or higher, including an 81.8 mark in last week’s win over the Packers.
The Eagles’ running game has also taken a significant leap forward this year, led by Saquon Barkley. Philadelphia’s running backs are averaging 17.5% more yards per carry after first contact, compared to last season.
The Rams have played four games against playoff teams since their Week 6 bye — they’ve scored an average of 30.3 points in those games.
But on the darker side, the Rams had a -1.12 average point differential during the regular season. In the 21st century, the 2011 Giants are the only team to advance to championship weekend after posting a negative point differential during the regular season.
However, a close game won’t scare the Rams. They had 15 games this season decided by 10 or fewer points, the most in the league. This holds the same for the Eagles, who hold a 7-1 record in clutch games in 2024.
Based on 10,000 simulations run by the PFN Playoff Predictor, the Eagles have a 63.2% win probability heading into the game.
