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Fox Sports reporter reveals details behind Jalen Hurts’ potential new contract extension

Jalen Hurts (#1) changes play call in Eagles 2022 matchup against Steelers
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How much could Jalen Hurts’ new contract extension be?

After leading the Philadephia Eagles to the Super Bowl, Hurts has set himself up to potentially become one of the highest-paid young quarterbacks in the National Football League. A few ESPN insiders believe his new extension will be north of $45 million, but that is only the starting point. Philadelphia believes it has its signal-caller for the future in Hurts, and it wants to lock him up.

Ralph Vacchiano, a Fox Sports reporter for the NFC East, revealed details behind Hurts’ potential extension in an article.

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The numbers for Hurts’ could be bigger than Josh Allen’s six-year, $258 million contract for the Buffalo Bills in 2021. Allen, a first-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, had two years left on his rookie deal before signing the extension. He has been a two-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and a league MVP candidate; however, Allen has yet to guide the Bills to a Super Bowl appearance.

Hurts guided the Eagles to an NFC Championship and a Super Bowl appearance. He dominated the matchup, totaling 304 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and four touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia suffered a 35-38 loss, but it witnessed a legendary performance from Hurts. He has grown in each season he’s been in the league since 2020, including a major jump last year as a passer. Hurts has become a complete player in the NFL and needs to be paid like it.

We will soon see how big of a bag Hurts pockets.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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