The NFL quarterback market is constantly evolving, influenced by supply and demand like any economic market. Teams are increasingly prioritizing investing in talented quarterbacks, leading to lucrative long-term contracts that reset the market. Recently signed deals, like those of Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff, have pushed top-tier quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen down the pay scale. Despite being ranked lower in salary, most would agree that Mahomes and Allen are among the best quarterbacks in the league.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk discussed potential candidates for the NFL’s first $60 million average annual value (AAV) contract, highlighting Allen as a strong contender due to his current deal looking increasingly modest in comparison to the market. Despite earning $43 million AAV, Allen’s performance on the field makes him seem underpaid. Considering his contributions to the Buffalo Bills and his looming cap charges, it’s likely that Allen will renegotiate his contract to become the first player to make over $60 million annually in the NFL.
