NFL’s Largest Contracts Ever: A Look at the Top Deals
The NFL quarterback market has skyrocketed in recent seasons, with top players signing massive contracts that break records. In this article, we’ll take a look at the largest NFL contracts ever, featuring some of the biggest names in the league.
Trevor Lawrence’s Record-Breaking Deal
Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, recently signed a five-year, $275 million contract, tying Joe Burrow’s record contract. This deal makes Lawrence the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history, with an average annual salary of $55 million.
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
The Top 10 Largest NFL Contracts
Here are the top 10 largest NFL contracts, featuring some of the biggest names in the league:
- Trevor Lawrence: $275 million (5 years, $55M average annual salary)
- Joe Burrow: $275 million (5 years, $55M average annual salary)
- Jared Goff: $212 million (4 years, $53M average annual salary)
- Justin Herbert: $262.5 million (4 years, $52.5M average annual salary)
- Lamar Jackson: $260 million (4 years, $52M average annual salary)
- Jalen Hurts: $255 million (5 years, $51M average annual salary)
- Kyler Murray: $230.5 million (5 years, $46.1M average annual salary)
- Deshaun Watson: $230 million (4 years, $46M average annual salary)
- Patrick Mahomes: $450 million (10 years, $45M average annual salary)
- Kirk Cousins: $180 million (4 years, $45M average annual salary)
Dak Prescott’s Contract Prioritization
The Dallas Cowboys have prioritized signing quarterback Dak Prescott to a contract extension before focusing on linebacker Micah Parsons and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Prescott’s current contract is set to expire in 2024, and the Cowboys are looking to lock him down with a long-term deal.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Madden NFL 25: BOOM Tech and More
EA Sports has revealed new details about Madden NFL 25, including the introduction of BOOM Tech, a dynamic physics-based tackling system. The game will also feature new commentary teams, including Mike Tirico and Greg Olsen, as well as Kate Scott and Brock Huard.
Madden NFL 25 cover art