Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has secured a lucrative five-year contract extension worth $275 million. This latest deal makes Lawrence one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, tied with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
The 25-year-old Lawrence, who was the top pick in the 2021 NFL draft, recently completed his third season in the league. Despite facing some challenges, such as throwing 14 interceptions last season, Lawrence has shown promise as an upper-tier quarterback in the NFL. His performance has set him apart from other quarterbacks in his draft class, who have either underperformed or been traded to different teams.
In his three seasons in the NFL, Lawrence has thrown for 11,770 yards and 58 touchdowns. Under his leadership, the Jaguars have achieved a 20-30 record in regular season starts and made it to the playoffs in the 2022 season.
The contract extension includes $200 million in guaranteed money, solidifying Lawrence’s financial future. With this deal in place, Lawrence now joins the ranks of other top quarterbacks in the league who have signed lucrative extensions in recent months.
Looking ahead, other prominent quarterbacks like Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, and Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers could potentially follow suit and sign their own extensions in the near future. Lawrence’s new deal sets a benchmark for quarterback contracts in the NFL, highlighting the financial stakes and negotiations involved in professional football.