Trevor Lawrence, the young quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $275 million. This deal, which averages $55 million per year with $200 million guaranteed, makes Lawrence one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL alongside Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Lawrence was the number one overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has been playing for the Jaguars ever since. If he had not signed this extension, he would have played in his rookie season on a deal worth $5.6 million in 2024. In his second season with the team, Lawrence threw for over 4,000 yards with 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Despite his individual success, the Jaguars did not make it to the playoffs that year.
However, Lawrence expressed his desire for an extension before training camp started to secure his future with the team since he made his debut in 2021. This move is seen as an investment in Lawrence’s potential to lead the Jaguars to success in the future under head coach Doug Pederson, a former quarterback himself.
Despite some setbacks in his second season with Jacksonville, Lawrence’s performance shows glimpses of elite talent that could support their success in the long run. With this new contract extension, Lawrence will have more time and resources to develop into an even better player and help lead his team back to Super Bowl contention.
