Lamar Jackson Is Asking For $63 Million a Year and Joe Burrow Is Not Happy With His Deal

Yo, 12s, did you even SEE the numbers from Patrick Mahomes' latest contract? Eight seasons, a mind-blowing $63.093 million *per year* from signing. Seriously, that's not only breaking the bank, it's detonating it. And guess what? This monster deal isn't just a Kansas City thing. It's already sent shockwaves across the league, putting a spotlight on a few other quarterbacks who are definitely feeling some type of way about their paychecks right now. It's a full-blown domino effect, and trust me, you're gonna want to keep an eye on these situations.

Lamar Jackson's $104 Million Looks Like Chump Change Now

Remember when Lamar Jackson snagged his deal? It averaged $52.5 million annually from signing, and he was the highest-paid player in the league. Wild, right? Well, fast forward to today, and he's tumbled down the list, barely clinging to the bottom of the top 10. For over a year, Jackson has been trying to get a new deal, and Mahomes landing a whopping $63.09 million annually, especially while recovering from a torn ACL, only makes Lamar's stance stronger. He's got $104 million left over the next two seasons, which sounds like a lot, but for a guy with a no-tag clause who can hit unrestricted free agency? That's serious leverage. Mahomes' contract just nudged Jackson's reasonable expectations from $60.1 million a year to at least $63.1 million annually. Teams, get ready to open the wallet.

Joe Burrow's Discontent: The Bengals Are on Watch

Then there's Joe Burrow, who inked a seven-year deal in 2023 after his first three NFL seasons. From signing, that contract averaged $44.28 million a year, with a new-money average of $55 million. He's got four years left, $163.539 million total payout, averaging $40.88 million. Sounds decent, right? But the Bengals are famously careful with their cash, and a recent contract restructuring was purely for cap space, no new money for Joe. After three straight seasons without making the playoffs, Burrow's discontent is getting pretty obvious. He's entering his seventh season in Cincinnati, and you have to wonder if he's starting to think like Carson Palmer, who famously walked away after his eighth season with the team. That's a huge red flag for the Bengals faithful.

Baker Mayfield's Stalled Contract Could Break the Bank for the Bucs

And let's not forget Baker Mayfield down in Tampa. His current deal is $33.3 million per year, but he's already spilled the tea: talks to extend that contract are nowhere near where he thought they'd be. The Buccaneers have a couple of choices: they could slap the franchise tag on him in 2027, or they could just let him hit the open market. There are whispers that the Bucs might not even use that tag, especially given his 2026 cap number of $39.975 million. If they did, his 2027 franchise tender would shoot up to at least $47.97 million. Some folks in Tampa apparently think they'll ultimately offer him more than anyone else would in free agency. But with Mahomes setting a new bar, you gotta wonder if that's still true. So, what does all this mean for the league? The QB market just got another seismic shift. We're in early April, and these contract sagas are going to be a huge storyline as the season gets rolling. Keep your eyes peeled to see which team blinks first and how these high-stakes negotiations play out. It's gonna be wild!

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