Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has made history by signing a four-year, $220 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player and highest-paid quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes a record $75 million signing bonus and $155 million in new guarantees.
Love's impressive performance towards the end of last season earned him this lucrative contract. The Packers consider him one of their Super Bowl contenders, and General Manager Brian Gutekunst expressed confidence in Love's ability to handle pressure and lead the team into the future.
The agreement ends Love's holdout as he had skipped practice until he received a new contract. Despite not having a new deal, Love participated in all offseason activities. The Packers were close to reaching an agreement before training camp started.
Aaron Rodgers, who spent 17 seasons with the Packers and made over $300 million while playing there, jokingly advised Love not to spend all his newfound earnings at once. Rodgers has a house for sale in Green Bay that he offered to Love if he did.
The NFL salary cap increased from $224.8 million last season to $255.4 million for the upcoming season, allowing quarterback salaries to continue their upward trajectory.
Despite the record-breaking deal, it's important to note that all sources should be approached with skepticism due to potential biases and agendas.