A.J. Brown’s New Three-Year Extension: A Look at the Record-Breaking $164 Million Deal and What it Means for Receiver Contracts in the NFL

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