All articles tagged with #highest paid player
Lamar Jackson declined to discuss contract negotiations with the Ravens but indicated that becoming the highest-paid player sounds good, as talks are in early stages and he is attending mandatory minicamp.
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has agreed to an 11-year contract extension with the Kansas City Royals, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. The initial deal is worth nearly $288.77 million with the potential for an additional $89 million if all three team options are exercised, and includes the ability for Witt to opt out of the contract from 2030 to 2033. Witt, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, had an impressive 2023 season, hitting .276 with 30 home runs and 49 stolen bases, and finishing seventh in the American League MVP voting.
The Chicago Red Stars have re-signed Mallory Swanson to a new contract, making her the highest-paid player in NWSL history with a deal worth over $400,000 per year through 2028. Swanson, a key player for the Red Stars, suffered a torn patella tendon in April but looks forward to returning to help the team win championships.
Tyrese Haliburton has agreed to a five-year, $260 million max contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, making him the highest-paid player in the franchise's history. The deal will begin in the 2024-25 season and will not affect the Pacers' current cap space. Haliburton, an All-Star point guard, has been instrumental in changing the trajectory of the Pacers' franchise since joining in 2022. He averaged 20.7 points and 10.4 assists per game last season and is known for his offensive prowess and defensive skills. The extension will tighten the Pacers' salary cap situation but still allows them to build a competitive roster.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to a new five-year contract extension valued at $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. The deal includes $185 million guaranteed. Last season, Jackson threw for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and ran for 764 yards along with three touchdowns in 12 games played. The Ravens offense will also be boosted by the pickup of Odell Beckham Jr. and the No. 22 pick in the 2023 draft, Zay Flowers.
Lamar Jackson has become the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a five-year contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens worth $260 million with $185 million in guaranteed money. The deal will see Jackson earn $52 million a year, surpassing Jalen Hurts' $51 million extension signed earlier this month. Jackson's contract is the second-most lucrative deal in NFL history, behind Patrick Mahomes' 10-year, $450 million contract extension.
Lamar Jackson has agreed to a five-year extension worth $260 million with the Baltimore Ravens, making him the NFL's highest-paid player based on average annual value. Jackson is guaranteed $185 million. The Ravens quarterback and the team had been at loggerheads over a contract for some time, but the deal has now been finalized. Jackson is a unanimous league MVP and has won 45 of 61 starts to date.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Jalen Hurts to a five-year contract extension worth $255 million, with about $179 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The extension also includes the Eagles' first-ever no-trade clause. Hurts threw for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns in the regular season while setting career highs in quarterback rating and completion percentage. He also finished the season with 764 rushing yards and 13 TDs.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Jalen Hurts to a five-year, $255 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The deal includes $179 million guaranteed and comes after Hurts led the Eagles to a 14-3 regular season record and a Super Bowl appearance. The Eagles have expressed their confidence in Hurts as the centerpiece of their franchise and will now focus on building a strong core around him.
Jalen Hurts has signed a five-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $255 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The contract includes a no-trade clause and keeps Hurts with the franchise through 2028. Hurts led the Eagles to the 2023 Super Bowl and finished second in NFL MVP voting for the 2023 season.
Shohei Ohtani is set to make a record-breaking $65 million for the 2023 MLB season, including endorsements, according to Forbes. This makes him the highest-paid player in the sport. Ohtani's earnings include a one-year, $30 million contract extension he signed in October. He is expected to make at least $35 million from endorsements, up from $6 million in 2021 and $20 million in 2022. The top five highest-paid players also include Max Scherzer, Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, and Mike Trout.