$500 Million Contract Comparison: Jalen Hurts vs Lamar Jackson
In the space of a few weeks, Lamar Jackson beat Jalen Hurts to become the highest paid quarterback in the league. Let's take a closer look at the contracts of Jackson and Hurts.
Hurts signed a 5-year $255 million contract with the Eagles on the 17th of April.
Exactly 10 days later, Jackson signed a 5-year $260 million contract with the Ravens.
Guaranteed money for Hurts is $179 million.
For Jackson $185 million is guaranteed.
Average salary for Jalen Hurts will be $51 million.