In 2019, discussions began about the new contract that receiver A.J. Brown had signed with the Eagles. Now, two years later, we are once again analyzing a contract extension for Brown. This time, it is a three-year extension to the three years remaining on his existing contract.
According to a source familiar with the terms of the agreement, the full details of the extension include a signing bonus of $19.875 million. The contract also outlines specifics for base salaries, option bonuses, and offseason workout bonuses spanning from 2024 to 2029. Notably, the deal guarantees $51 million at signing, with an additional $29 million becoming fully guaranteed in March 2025, and the final $4 million secured in March 2026. As a result, there is a practical guarantee of $80 million, ensuring that Brown remains with the Eagles for the foreseeable future.
With this extension, Brown becomes the highest-paid receiver in terms of new-money average, earning $32 million per year. The contract also guarantees him a minimum career earnings of $124 million, cementing his financial security. His prior earnings were set at $21 million for this year (fully guaranteed), $16 million in 2025, and $31 million in 2026. Notably, the new deal removes all per-game roster bonuses that were previously included in his contract.
In total, this six-year,$164 million deal sets a new standard for receiver contracts in terms of value at signing and total value over its duration making it one of the most valuable contracts in NFL history