$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.

For Lamar Jackson the amount is $52 million.