Jordan Love signs record-breaking $220 million contract extension with Green Bay Packers
A look at the young quarterback's new deal
Key details of the contract
The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to a four-year, $220 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL.
The deal includes a $75 million signing bonus, which is the largest in NFL history.
Love's average annual salary of $55 million is also the highest in the league.
How Love's contract compares to other quarterbacks
Love's contract is the richest ever given to a quarterback, surpassing the $215 million extension that Aaron Rodgers signed with the Packers in 2022.
Love's deal is also the first to surpass $200 million in total value.
The only other quarterbacks with contracts worth more than $100 million are Deshaun Watson ($230 million), Kyler Murray ($230 million), and Patrick Mahomes ($450 million).
What this means for the Packers and Love
Love's contract extension is a sign of the Packers' commitment to him as their franchise quarterback.
It also shows that the Packers believe that Love is worth the investment, despite his limited playing time so far in his career.
For Love, the contract extension is a major payday and a vote of confidence from the Packers.
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