FILM STUDY: WHAT WENT WRONG FOR JALEN HURTS AND PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AGAINST SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

 

CHARGERS EDGE REIGNING EAGLES CHAMPIONS EAGLES AFTER DEFENSIVE SHOW

Tony Jefferson, center, of the Los Angeles Chargers intercepts a pass in overtime intended for Philadelphia's Jahan Dotson, left, and the Chargers beat the Eagles 22-19 in overtime in an NFL game (RONALD MARTINEZ)
 

Tony Jefferson intercepted a Jalen Hurts pass in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 victory over Philadelphia on Monday in an NFL thriller between playoff contenders.

Justin Herbert, playing a week after surgery on his broken left (non-throwing) hand, withstood a career-high seven sacks to throw for 139 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers.

Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals, including the 54-yard game winner in overtime.

The Chargers defenders forced Hurts to throw four interceptions and surrender a fumble for a career-worst five turnovers as the Eagles fell to 8-5 with a third consecutive loss.

"The defense played incredible. They came up with so many big stops," Herbert said. "I'm so proud to be able to play for those guys.

"Not the way we drew it up but the battle in these guys is so much fun. They never quit. It's fun to be a part of. We'll have to keep getting better at it and keep moving forward."

Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley ran 52 yards for a touchdown to give the Eagles a 16-13 lead nine seconds into the fourth quarter.

Dicker kicked a 31-yard field goal, Philadelphia's Jake Elliott answered for 44 yards but Dicker kicked connected on a 46-yard field goal with eight seconds to play in regulation to force overtime at 19-19.

After Dicker kicked the winner 3:36 into the extra session, the Eagles faced a must-score drive and were rescued on a fourth-down penalty by the Chargers.

Philadelphia drove to the LA 17-yard line but a Hurts pass was deflected by LA's Cam Hart and Jefferson made the grab for the game's eighth and final turnover to end the game.

"It's just staying in it, every yard matters, every play matters," Jefferson said.

"It was a team effort. We did what we had to do to get the stop."

Jefferson praised Herbert, who wears number 10, for his gritty comeback just to play.

"We'll ride or die for number 10," Jefferson said.

"He's literally the strongest, most willed quarterback I've ever been around. Nothing is too big for him. Broken hand. Surgery. Out there practicing the next couple days. Much respect."

Herbert said after the game, "I feel pretty good."

- 'Going to sting' -

The reigning champion Eagles saw their lead over Dallas in the NFC East shrink to 1.5 games despite Barkley running 20 times for 122 yards and a touchdown.

"We know we've got to be better," Barkley said. "We continue to beat ourselves. We're not doing the little things right, not focusing on the details.

"Last year was last year. That was a good team. We've got to move on. This one is going to sting."

In the AFC playoff chase, the Indianapolis Colts suffered a major blow to their playoff bid when Daniel Jones was confirmed Monday to have a torn right Achilles tendon.

The quarterback will have season-ending surgery later this week.

 - AFP

TENSION GROWING BETWEEN EAGLES' JALEN HURTS, A.J. BROWN: REPORT

Heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Denver Broncos, the Philadelphia Eagles were undefeated despite their offense being ranked near the bottom of the league.

And up until Sunday, Philadelphia's offensive struggles hadn't necessarily been an issue. But that wasn't the case in the team's 21-17 loss to the Broncos as Lincoln Financial Field.

It was the Eagles first loss since their Week 16 loss to the Washington Commanders in December of last year.

Philadelphia's offensive shortcomings have been front-and-center this season under first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, thanks to wide receiver A.J. Brown.

The All-Pro wideout has been outspoken about being unhappy with his role in the offense and how ineffective he's been this season - Brown has just one game this year with more than 45 yards receiving and he's scored just one touchdown.

While Brown's unhappiness and the lack of a credible passing threat was masked by the Eagles' winning, Sunday's loss made fans pay attention to the fact that something just seems off.

And according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, it could be the fact that a rift has seemingly developed between Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

"Brown and Hurts have a long history," Russini wrote. "High school and college friends turned NFL teammates, Hurts is the godfather to Brown's daughter, Jersee. A former teammate once described them as ‘an old married couple,' but I'm told they're not that close these days.

"Like any friendship, life happens. Family responsibilities, the grind of being pros, shifting priorities. They're friendly, but as one Eagles player described it: ‘It's functional, professional.'"

The lack of chemistry between Hurts and Brown has manifested in the third-fewest passing yards (809) and the 10th-fewest passing touchdowns (seven).

Hurts himself is 28th in passing yards, 18th in touchdowns, and 10th in passer rating, while Brown is tied for 64th in receptions (14), 30th in targets (28), and he's tied for 69th in yards (151).

- Michael Gallagher Newsweek

JALEN HURTS' DOCUMENTARY COMING OUT SOON ON NETFLIX

Netflix Releases Highly Anticipated Documentary on Jalen Hurts titled " THE UNDERDOG ". To be released on 25th..... see more 👇👇

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LARGEST QUARTERBACK CONTRACTS IN TERMS OF AAV

 

'HUMBLE' JALEN HURTS LIVES A VERY MODEST LIFE DESPITE BEING ONE OF THE HIGHEST PAIN NFL PLAYER

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts lives in this $220k home In Humble Texas despite Being one of the highest earning players in the National Football League😲🏈. 

With Hurts’ new contract in 2023 helping him make $255M over 5 years, his home in Humble, Texas is in stark contrast to his financial stature. The contract makes him one of the highest paid in the NFL. 

He lives in the home with his parents when he's not playing for the Eagles. While most star players may buy an extravagant home in the city where they play, Hurts has opted to stay out of the Philadelphia real estate game. Instead, he rents a small apartment in Philly during the season just like any average resident. 

Clearly, he was raised right, and his off-field actions prove it. Hurts comes from a family deeply involved in football, with his father, Averion Hurts, being a high school football coach who is highly respected in the community.

JORDAN BRAND PAYS TRIBUTE TO JALEN HURTS AFTER SUPER BOWL WIN WITH ROUSING COMMERCIAL

 

Jalen Hurts rocked a pair of Air Jordan 1 “Unbannable” cleats on Sunday during pregame warmups.

After Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans, the Jordan brand returned the favor with a commercial which will leave everyone on their feet and applauding.

Entitled “Love, Hurts,” the 30-second spot pays homage to the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback.

“Some people want to hate everything about Jalen Hurts.

“Hate that he’s a winning quarterback. Hate that he’s taken the Eagles to the championship game twice in three years. Hate that he’s a complete athlete.

“And now, they can hate that he’s a champion.”

On Sunday, Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score on a tush push to earn Super Bowl MVP honors, and Vic Fangio’s defense was so dominant that the Eagles didn’t need much from Saquon Barkley.

He went 17 for 22 for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 72 yards and a touchdown that avenged a Super Bowl loss two years ago against Kansas City.

Hurts was outstanding in that game, throwing for 304 yards and a TD and rushing for 70 yards and three more scores but could only watch as Harrison Butker kicked a go-ahead field goal with 8 seconds left for a 38-35 win.

Hurts turned that year into a $255 million, five-year contract the following offseason.

According to The Associated Press, Hurts is now just the fourth quarterback ever to lose his first Super Bowl start and go on to win one as a starter later in his career, joining Hall of Famers John Elway, Bob Griese and Len Dawson.

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DONALD TRUMP LEAVES SUPER BOWL LIX EARLY AFTER PATRICK MAHOMES, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUFFER EARLY BLOWOUT

President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One to Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 7, 2025. Trump is expected to stay at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach before traveling to New Orleans on Sunday for the Super Bowl.

US President Donald Trump reportedly left the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles when the score was 34-0. Trump had already predicted that the Chiefs would win the game and also came out to show his support and admiration for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his family.

However, things didn’t go as most people expected and predicted with the Chiefs losing embarrassingly to the Eagles with a final score of 40-22. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes managed to score three touchdowns in that game, while passing for 257 yards, completing 21 passes out of 32 attempts, while managing a pair of interceptions.

On the Eagles’ side, quarterback Jalen Hurts attempted 22 passes and completed 17 of them for 221 yards, scoring two touchdowns, with a solo interception. Hurts also led the team on the ground with 11 carries for 72 yards, with a single TD, while DeVonta Smith took charge of the defense with four receptions for 69 yards, scoring once.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump attend Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Newly elected US President Donald Trump was the first active president to attend a Super Bowl, making history in the country. Trump also gave an interview with Fox News during the pre-show, and discussed a number of topics related to his plans for the country.

Donald Trump Was Cheered Loudly By Crowd During Super Bowl

On another note, US President Donald Trump easily became everyone’s favorite president as the crowd cheered loudly for him during the national anthem. As Jon Batiste performed the national anthem before the game could commence, the camera panned on President Trump and the crowd reacted with a loud cheer.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

While Trump was certainly the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl, he is definitely no stranger to the nail-biting game. Even during his presidential campaign last year, Trump was seen at an NFL game in Pittsburgh.

In the comments section of the video where the crowd can be seen cheering for President Trump, more and more fans poured out their admiration and praise for him. Fans of the president commented that they love him, while some of them went on to remark that the president of the United States was certainly trying his best for the common people of America and not exactly the elite class.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump during the playing of the national anthem in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jon Batiste brought some jazz influence into the national anthem which was appreciated by the crowd. However, the real star of the game was US President Donald Trump who showed up to support and cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs. 

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EAGLES RIDE DOMINANT DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE TO DRUB CHIEFS IN SUPER BOWL LIX

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NEW ORLEANS - Throughout the long media buildup to Super Bowl LIX, virtually all analysts and prognosticators were saying the same thing: The Philadelphia Eagles are the better team … but you can never bet against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. How can the Eagles stop that Mahomes magic?

Breaking news: There was no magic.

No magic, and no Super Bowl three-peat, as the Eagles thoroughly dismantled the two-time defending champions, 40-22, to capture the franchise's second Vince Lombardi Trophy.

And while the margin of victory was 18 points, it wasn't even that close.

The crowd of 65,719 at Caesars Superdome was so heavily draped in Eagles green, it might as well have been a home game for Philadelphia. And the "home" team didn't disappoint. After the first few possessions, the game was never really in doubt.

"What a lesson to the entire world about what good teamwork does," Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said during the trophy presentation. "We have selfless guys. We have guys that don't let each other down. We have guys that fight for each other, that play hurt for each other. They love each other.

"Love is a strong thing. It takes a lot of work to develop that. These guys are the best team … in the greatest team sport there is."

If you didn't know the score and were told that Eagles running back Saquon Barkley - who this season became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards - would have 12 carries for a mere 31 yards at halftime, and that quarterback Jalen Hurts would have a modest 123 passing yards, you might have thought the Chiefs were winning. At the very least, it had to be close, right?

Wrong.

Barkley and Hurts didn't have to do much, because the Eagles defense - which led the NFL in total defense in 2024 - was the story.

The Chiefs could muster just two first downs in the first half and were 0-for-7 on third down. Worse, Mahomes threw a pair of picks - one that rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean returned 38 yards for his first career NFL touchdown and another that Zach Baun picked off at the Chiefs' 14-yard line, setting up a touchdown pass from Hurts to A.J. Brown.

DeJean's touchdown capped what might have been the greatest three-play stretch a defense has ever had in the Super Bowl.

After Jake Elliott's 48-yard field goal gave the Eagles a 10-0 lead, Kansas City took over at its own 30-yard line. Here's what happened next:

First-and-10 at the 30: Mahomes is immediately sacked by Josh Sweat for a loss of five.

Second-and-15 at the 25: Mahomes is smothered by Sweat and Jalux Hunt for a 1-yard loss.

Third-and-16 at the 24: Mahomes finally had some time to pass. But rolling to his right, he threw an intermediate pass that was intercepted DeJean - who, like Barkley, was celebrating his birthday on Sunday. The 22-year-old took it to the house to give the Eagles a 17-0 lead.

"Three big plays in a row," said Sweat. "It's just that day."

By the time the production crew began setting up the field for Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Philadelphia had a 24-0 lead and the Eagles defense had orchestrated perhaps the most dominant half of football in Super Bowl history.

"I take ownership of this loss more than probably any loss in my entire career," said Mahomes. "I put us in a bad spot."

A third-quarter field goal from Elliott made it 27-0 and the Chiefs offense continued to be smothered by coordinator Vic Fangio's defense. With 5:18 left in the third, Hurts hit DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard touchdown. That score capped an MVP performance for Hurts, who completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two TD passes. He added another 72 yards rushing and a rushing touchdown - giving him seven total touchdowns accounted for in two career Super Bowls.

With the Eagles up 34-0 late in the third quarter, about the only drama left was to see if the Eagles could pull off the first shutout in Super Bowl history. It wasn't to be. Mahomes ended up throwing three touchdown passes in the final 16 minutes of the game - two to rookie receiver Xavier Worthy, who finished with eight catches for 157 yards - and one to DeAndre Hopkins. But it was too little too late.

The Eagles defense finished with six sacks and 14 pressures.

"We just followed the gameplan," said Sweat, who had 2.5 sacks. "We just said, ‘Let's play our game, take care of the guy next to us, somebody's gonna make the play.' Once you get it going, nothing can go wrong."

Amazingly, the Eagles didn't call a single blitz all game.

"It allows the guys to cover on the back end," said Sweat. "You [don't have] to add the extra man to do that. It's just big ups to the guys out there. … It gives us a lot of pride to get it done with a four-man rush."

Barkley ended the game with 25 attempts for 57 yards, adding another 40 yards receiving. The Chiefs kept their streak alive - they still haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher in the postseason since 2019 - but Barkley did surpass Hall of Famer Terrell Davis' record for the most rushing yards in a season, including the playoffs.

Barkley, who joins Davis as the only players in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards and win the Super Bowl in the same season, reflected on his triumphant first year in Philadelphia.

"I looked to my left, looked to my right, and you see all the Pro Bowlers and all the All-Pros on that roster," Barkley said, recalling his first practice as an Eagle. "On that offense, the defense. You know, I ain't gonna lie, I didn't know we were going to have the number one defense. It kind of makes sense now, because with all the talent that we had, they gave us hell in practice and camp."

Probably not as much hell as they gave the Chiefs Sunday night.

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- Craig Ellenport, Athlon Sports

JALEN HURTS' ALL- FEMALE TEAM SECURED THE HIGHEST PAID DEAL IN NFL HISTORY

 

JALEN HURTS STATS | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

 

NICK SIRIANNI CELEBRATES JALEN HURTS ON STAGE AFTER NFC CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

The Eagles head coach made sure to give Jalen Hurts his flowers after leading the team to a huge win over the Commanders.

Eagles players supported Nick Sirianni through some hard times earlier this season, and encouraged the head coach to be true to himself and all the big energy that comes with that. As the team celebrated their NFC Championship victory, Sirianni did just that, and took a moment on stage to shine a spotlight on Jalen Hurts and his incredibly impressive performance.

Hurts appears bashful at first, but when Sirianni points out that all the QB does is win, he smiled from ear-to-ear.

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The tenuous relationship between Hurts and Sirianni was talked about going all the way back to last season. It wasn’t until the two connected during the Week 5 bye and established a new rapport that the speculation was put to rest. They were able to come together with a plan to turn things around, and went on to lead this team to an NFC Championship on the way to another Super Bowl appearance.

For his part, Hurts spoke to reporters after the game and celebrated Sirianni, saying, “He’s done a great job. He’s done a great job. I guess he let me out of my straight jacket a little bit today.”

It’s great to see them on the same page and celebrating together, because this pair might be able to do some special things in Philly for a long time.

- Alexis Chassen

'OWE JAKEN HURTS AN APOLOGY ' | REACTION TO EAGLES VS. COMMANDERS

EAGLES RECEIVE CONCERNING NEWS AHEAD OF NFL PLAYOFF MATCHUP AGAINST PACKERS

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The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a massive showdown in the first round of the NFL playoffs this Sunday when they face the Green Bay Packers. The two teams previously met in Week 1 in Brazil, with the Eagles emerging victorious after Jordan Love was forced to leave the game late due to injury.

However, the Packers are now dealing with their own injury woes. Wide receiver Christian Watson has been ruled out for the season after what is expected to be a torn ACL. On the other side, the Eagles received concerning news of their own on Monday, just six days before the matchup in Philadelphia.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol. This news is somewhat eye-opening, as Hurts suffered the concussion nearly three weeks ago during a Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. Despite the extended period, Hurts has yet to clear the standard concussion protocol, which requires him logging a full practice, which he will have the opportunity to do over the next four or so days.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2025

The good news is that it's still early in the week. If Hurts remains in protocol by Thursday or Friday, it could provide a clearer picture of his status for Sunday.

While many believe Hurts will be ready to go, if he can't play, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett would likely start. Pickett has performed admirably in his two stints against Washington and Dallas, although he did leave the Cowboys game with a minor injury. Tanner McKee stepped in after Pickett's exit.

Pickett's injury was not deemed serious, so if he gets the starting nod, McKee would likely become the second-string quarterback. Nonetheless, the hope is that Hurts will be cleared in time to lead the Eagles in what promises to be a major matchup against a very talented Packers team.

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HIGHEST-PAID NFL PLAYERS: MOST GUARANTEED MONEY AT EVERY POSITION

 Who are the NFL's highest-paid players at every position? Plenty of record-setting deals have been made in the past year -- the quarterback position has been reset with a new highest-paid player four times. First Jalen Hurts, then Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert and finally Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in NFL history as the 2023 season kicked off.

In August, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson reset the tight end market and San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa became the highest-paid defensive player. In June, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson shattered the record for most guaranteed money given to a non-quarterback on offense, getting $110 million guaranteed.

We tracked the best-paid players at 16 different positions -- including long-snapper -- and will keep the numbers updated as more records get broken. To get the full picture on the top earners in this league, we sorted positions by two categories, which in a few cases have the same player at No. 1:

Three-year average (APY)

Total guaranteed money

Salary information courtesy of Roster Management System.

Let's start with Burrow and the highest-paid quarterbacks:

Quarterback

Highest three-year APY:

1. Joe Burrow, $62.9 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2030)

2. Jared Goff (DET), $57.3 million

3. Trevor Lawrence (JAX), $55 million

4. Justin Herbert (LAC), $53.3 million

5. Lamar Jackson (BAL), $52 million

6. Jalen Hurts (PHI), $51 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Deshaun Watson, $230 million

Signed: March 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Joe Burrow (CIN), $219.01 million

3. Patrick Mahomes (KC), $208.1 million

4. Trevor Lawrence (JAX), $200 million

5. Justin Herbert (LAC), $193.7 million

6. Kyler Murray (ARI), $189.5 million

Running back

Highest three-year APY:

1. Christian McCaffrey, $17.2 million

Signed: April 2020 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $14 million

3. Alvin Kamara (NO), $12.7 million

4. Saquon Barkley (PHI), $12.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Christian McCaffrey, $36.3 million

Signed: April 2020 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Alvin Kamara (NO), $34.3 million

3. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $26.5 million

4. Saquon Barkley (PHI), $26 million

Wide receiver

Highest three-year APY:

1. Justin Jefferson, $35 million

Signed: June 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. A.J. Brown (PHI), $32 million

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), $30 million

4. Jaylen Waddle (MIA), $28.3 million

5. Cooper Kupp (LAR), $26.7 million

6. Stefon Diggs (HOU), $26.2 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Justin Jefferson, $110 million

Signed: June 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. A.J. Brown (PHI), $84 million

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), $77 million

4. Jaylen Waddle (MIA), $76 million

5. Cooper Kupp (LAR), $75 million

6. Tyreek Hill (MIA), $72.2 million

Tight end

Highest three-year APY:

1. Travis Kelce, $17.1 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Darren Waller (NYG), $17 million

3. T.J. Hockenson (MIN), $16 million

4. George Kittle (SF), $15.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. T.J. Hockenson, $42.5 million

Signed: August 2023 (contract ends in 2027)

2. George Kittle (SF), $40 million

3. Mark Andrews (BAL), $37.6 million

Offensive tackle

Highest three-year APY:

1. Penei Sewell, $28 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Laremy Tunsil (HOU), $25 million

3. Andrew Thomas (NYG), $24.2 million

4. Ronnie Stanley (BAL), $21.2 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Penei Sewell, $85 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Ronnie Stanley (BAL), $64.1 million

3. Andrew Thomas (NYG), $61.9 million

4. Ryan Ramczyk (NO), $60.2 million

Guard

Highest three-year APY:

1. Chris Lindstrom, $21.8 million

Signed: March 2023 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Robert Hunt (CAR), $21 million

3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $20.9 million

4. Mike Onwenu (NE), $19 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Robert Hunt, $63 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Chris Lindstrom (ATL), $62.7 million

3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $60 million

Center

Highest three-year APY:

1. Frank Ragnow, $14 million

Signed: May 2021 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Lloyd Cushenberry (TEN), $12.6 million

3. Erik McCoy (NO), $12.5 million

4. Ryan Kelly (IND), $12.4 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Frank Ragnow, $42 million

Signed: May 2021 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Ryan Kelly (IND), $34 million

3. Erik McCoy (NO), $33 million

4. Lloyd Cushenberry (TEN), $30 million

Cornerback

Highest three-year APY:

1. Jaire Alexander, $21.8 million

Signed: May 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Jalen Ramsey (MIA), $20.6 million

3. Marshon Lattimore (NO), $20.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Denzel Ward, $71.25 million

Signed: April 2022 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Jalen Ramsey (MIA), $71.2 million

3. Marshon Lattimore (NO), $68.3 million

Safety

Highest three-year APY:

1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $21.03 million

Signed: May 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $19.6 million

3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $18.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $45 million

Signed: May 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2.Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $42 million

T3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $36 million

T3. Jessie Bates III (ATL), $36 million

Edge rusher

Highest three-year APY:

1. Nick Bosa, $34.7 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2029)

2. T.J. Watt (PIT), $30.5 million

T3. Josh Allen (JAX), $30 million

T3. Brian Burns (NYG), $30 million

4. Myles Garrett (CLE), $26.7 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Nick Bosa, $119.9 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Myles Garrett (CLE), $100 million

3. Josh Allen (JAX), $88 million

4. Brian Burns (NYG), $87.5 million

Defensive tackle

Highest three-year APY:

1. Chris Jones, $31.7 millon

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Aaron Donald (LAR), $31.6 million

3. Christian Wilkins (LV), $28 million

4. Derrick Brown (CAR), $24 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Chris Jones, $101 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Christian Wilkins (LV), $82.7 million

3. Quinnen Williams (NYJ), $66 million

4. Aaron Donald (LAR), $65 million

Off-ball linebacker

Highest three-year APY:

1. Roquan Smith, $20 million

Signed: January 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. Fred Warner (SF), $19.5 million

3. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $19 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Roquan Smith, $60 million

Signed: January 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. C.J. Mosley (NYJ), $51 million

3. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $45 million

Kicker

Highest three-year APY:

1. Justin Tucker, $6.2 million

Signed: August 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Matt Gay (IND), $5.9 million

3. Chris Boswell (PIT), $5.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Justin Tucker, $17.5 million

Signed: August 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Graham Gano (NYG), $13.2 million

2. Matt Gay (IND), $13 million

Long-snapper

Highest three-year APY:

1. Luke Rhodes, $1.67 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. Joe Cardona (NE), $1.63 million

3. Zach Wood (NO), $1.62 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Tyler Ott, $2.8 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends 2026)

2. Thomas Hennessy, $2.62 million

3.Joe Cardona (NE), $2.6 million

Punter

Highest three-year APY:

1. Michael Dickson, $3.9 million

Signed: June 2021 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Jack Fox (DET), $3.6 million

3. Tress Way (WSH), $3.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Michael Dickson, $8.5 million

Signed: June 2021 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Jack Fox (DET), $7.5 million

2. Tress Way (WSH), $6.4 million

- ESPN staff

NBA MVP JOEL EMBIID GETS SIXTH CAREER TRIPLE-DOUBLE TO HELP 76ERS ROUT LAKERS 138-94

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night.

The reigning NBA MVP, Embiid notched his sixth career triple-double with 2 minutes left in the third quarter. It was Embiid's first of the season and his seventh career game with 10-plus assists.

Embiid's anticipated showdown with James never really materialized. James scored 18 points in 29 minutes but nothing he did could make a dent in the 76ers' lead. He has now played more minutes than any player in NBA history, with playoff time included.

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points for the 76ers. Anthony Davis had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers.

JALEN HURTS RUNS FOR WINNING TD IN OVERTIME, EAGLES RALLY PAST JOSH ALLEN, BILLS 37-34

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts walked off the Linc field with his arms extended in celebration as the Eagles crowd — which had booed the team off the field at halftime — went wild in appreciation for one more comeback, one more series of stupefying plays their franchise QB has made routine.

Consider one in the fourth quarter, when Hurts rolled to his left and almost seemed out of options. He stopped, spotted Olamide Zaccheaus through a crowd of defenders and threw a pass on the money for a go-ahead score.

Or even the winner, a designed run from a QB who played through a bruised knee this season and yet still dashed virtually untouched for a TD — oh, only his fifth scoring play of the game.

“He made a lot of really clutch plays in that second half,” Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni said. “Then the big one, obviously, at the end.”

JALEN HURTS LEADS SECOND-HALF RALLY AS EAGLES BEAT CHIEFS 21-17 IN SUPER BOWL REMATCH

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles insisted that their Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs had nothing to do with revenge.

They got a little bit of it anyway.

After allowing the Chiefs to methodically build a 10-point halftime lead Monday night, the Eagles shut out Patrick Mahomes and Co. over the final 30 minutes. Jalen Hurts overcame a poor start in a cold, driving rain to run for a pair of touchdowns, and his go-ahead tush-push in the fourth quarter allowed the Eagles to walk away with a 21-17 victory.

“We weren't thinking, ‘Hey, we’re coming up here to avenge a loss,'" Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said afterward. "That's a different magnitude of game. That was for everything. So we're just pleased to get the win tonight.”

Besides, Sirianni said, “they ain't giving us the rings back. I know that.”

CHIEF'S PATRICK MAHOMES GETS HISTORIC PAYDAY WITH RESTRUCTURING

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have restructured his agreement, giving him $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most money in NFL history over a four-season span. His compensation for those years is now guaranteed, the quarterback's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

The Chiefs and Mahomes plan to revisit the agreement again after the 2026 season, Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott, who negotiated the deal on behalf of Mahomes, told Schefter.

Mahomes became the NFL's highest-paid player in the summer of 2020 when he signed a 10-year extension worth $450 million. No player has since topped that contract in terms of total value, but several quarterbacks have passed Mahomes in average annual pay, including four this year -- Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow.

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