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Eagles Rumors: Jalen Hurts Signs $255M Contract to Be Highest-Paid NFL Player Ever

Coming off an MVP-caliber season and a fantastic showing in Super Bowl 57, the Philadelphia Eagles have rewarded Jalen Hurts with a long-term contract extension.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Hurts has agreed to a five-year, $255 million deal that includes $179.3 million guaranteed along with a no-trade clause. His $51 million average salary will make him the highest-paid player ever.

This marked the first offseason Hurts was eligible to sign an extension. He was entering the final season of his rookie contract after being selected with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.