Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is likely to get a payday when the time comes.
The 2022 season saw him become an MVP candidate and he could have won if he had stayed healthy at the end of the year. He helped the Eagles win their first eight games and set them up for a playoff run that led to Sunday’s Super Bowl appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Hurts left his mark on a rookie contract but he’s reportedly in line for a good chunk of the change.
Hurts and the Eagles are expected to agree to a contract extension of $50 million a year or more, according to ESPN.
Hurts could be among the quarterbacks getting big deals. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens may increase the quarterback market with their deals, ESPN reported.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts stretches during practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (AP Photo/Matt York)
A Super Bowl victory would do exactly that for Hurts.
In this year’s regular season, Hurts had 3,701 passing yards and 22 touchdown passes. He added 760 rushing yards and led the team with 13 rushing touchdowns. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to have consecutive seasons of at least 10 rushing touchdowns.
Team owner Jeffrey Lurie discussed the possibility of an extension for Hurts and whether he had anything left to prove.
«I don’t think I have anything to prove,» Lurie told ESPN. «He’s an MVP-caliber quarterback, an incredible team leader on the field (and) off the field. He’s 24 years old, incredibly mature and, most importantly, motivated to be even better.»
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts puts on his helmet during practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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«What we’re seeing today, I think, is just the beginning for Jalen. This kid will attack every weakness, as he has since high school (and) since college. The future is bright and very exciting for all of us.»