The Ravens have a two-time MVP under center heading into the 2024 season, and his contract extension from last spring looks like a bargain compared to others. Philadelphia set the bar when they signed Jalen Hurts to a five-year, $255 million deal with $179 million guaranteed.
Massive deals have followed, including those for Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Trevor Lawrence.
On Thursday evening, Jacksonville made their star quarterback one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Lawrence and the Jaguars agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension worth $275 million, including $200 million in total guarantees and $142 million fully guaranteed.
The deal also includes a $37.5 million signing bonus.
The 2021 No. 1 overall NFL draft pick’s reported $55 million average annual salary ties that of Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow, the largest of any player in league history.
With Lawrence set to break the threshold, six quarterbacks now average at least $50 million in annual salary, with Goff (Lions), Herbert (Chargers), Jackson (Ravens), and Hurts (Eagles) filling out the rest of the group.
With Lawrence’s deal complete, here are the top 20 average annual salaries for NFL quarterbacks via Over the Cap.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks on during a press conference after at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Burrow breaks the tie with $219 million guaranteed.
Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) calls out a play during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan…
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