NFL quarterbacks don't get the billboards around town without a reason. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts stand as game-changing differences in any game. They score well on the field, but off the turf, they reel in millions of dollars in contracts and endorsements. But who's winning the money war? Well, let's break down their jaw-dropping contracts with the lucrative brand deals to see who bags the more significant purse.
Patrick Mahomes' Insane $503 Million Contract Deal
Mahomes did not merely sign a contract; he broke NFL history. In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him into a 10-year, $503 million extension, which would rank as one of the biggest sports contracts in history. Yes, half a BILLION dollars!
Total Value: $503 million
Yearly Salary: Approximately $45 million
Length of Contract: Until 2031
This contract keeps Mahomes in Kansas City until he is 36 years old, so he will be throwing touchdowns and piling up cash for a long time.
Jalen Hurts' Record-Breaking $255 million Contract Deal
Mahomes may have the larger overall contract, but Hurts stunned the NFL in 2023 when he agreed to a 5-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles—the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time. This deal also includes $179.3 million guaranteed, with a significant amount fully guaranteed at signing
Total Contract Value: $255 million
Annual Salary: $51 million (Yes, that's MORE than Mahomes!)
Contract Length: Until 2028
Hurts' deal may not be as long as Mahomes', but his per-year earnings surpass him. He locked the bag quicker, while Mahomes took long-term security.
The Most Valuable Endorsement: Who's the Bigger Star?
When they are not burning up defenses, Mahomes and Hurts are making bank from endorsements.
Patrick Mahomes: The Marketing King
Annual Endorsement Earnings: $25 million
Biggest Brands: Adidas, State Farm, Oakley, Subway, Head & Shoulders, DirecTV
Mahomes is an advertising MACHINE, starring in State Farm commercials and rocking Adidas kicks. His face is everywhere, and brands love him.
Jalen Hurts: The New Face of Football
Annual Endorsement Earnings: Estimated in the millions (actual figures not publicly disclosed)
Biggest Brands: Jordan Brand, Hulu, Pepsi, Lemon Perfect, Lincoln Financial
Hurts may not be out-earning Mahomes (yet), but his marketability is skyrocketing. Landing a Jordan Brand deal and working with Hulu and Pepsi proves he's a big-time player off the field, too.
Final Verdict: Who's Making More Money?
Total Contract Value: Mahomes ($450M)
Annual Salary: Hurts ($51M)
Endorsement Earnings: Mahomes ($25M)
Mahomes takes the prize overall, with his outrageous contract and many endorsements, but Hurts is right behind him, earning more per year and growing as a brand.
Whoever is making more, one thing is for sure: both QBs are killing it in the NFL—and their bank accounts. What do you think? Is Hurts going to overtake Mahomes, or is Mahomes going to keep on top?
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