Patrick Mahomes, Broncos QB ‘Dwarfed’ as $262,000,000 Justin Herbert Walk in the Shadow of Eagles Main Man

Justin Herbert sealed a five-year contract with the franchise, crowning him as the highest-paid NFL player of all time. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback has signed a $262 million contract, leaving other top-tier quarterbacks in awe. Amidst this historic feat, comparisons naturally arise with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, and Russell Wilson, the renowned quarterback of the Denver Broncos.

The 25-year-old quarterback has surpassed Mahomes and Wilson in terms of yearly salary. Though Herbert’s contract is a five-year agreement, the yearly salary he takes home is far greater than what the veteran quarterbacks do. 

Justin Herbert dominates the NFL’s quarterback league

The staggering deal, which runs through the 2029 season, now positions Herbert as the highest-paid player in the NFL, boasting an average annual value of $52.5 million. However, Herbert has followed the likes of Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts who recently signed a five-year extension worth $255 million. 

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Moreover, Mahomes’ 10-year $450 million contract brings him $45 million in yearly salary. Whereas Wilsons’ five-year extension gets him $49 million in yearly salary. However, it is Herbert’s mega-deal that surpasses these veteran quarterbacks. 

With the upcoming 2023 NFL season just around the corner, the spotlight will be on Herbert as he aims to assert his dominance in the quarterback league. The pressure is now on for him to live up to the sky-high expectations that come with such a historic contract. 

Justin Herbert in the 2023 NFL season

In the 2022 NFL season, Justin Herbert continued to rewrite the record books, showcasing his exceptional talent as the Los Angeles Chargers’ franchise quarterback. With a remarkable career passer rating of 96.2, Herbert amassed an impressive 14,089 passing yards and 94 touchdowns, with just 35 interceptions over three seasons, after joining the league as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. 

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With just eight days to go for the 2023 NFL season to kick off, all eyes are on Justin Herbert as he embarks on another thrilling journey with the Chargers. After earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2020, a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, and helping the team secure a playoff berth in 2022, the stage is set for Herbert to shine even brighter in the upcoming season.