A.J. Brown’s $164 Million Contract Extension: Setting New Standard for NFL Receiver Contracts

The NFL is abuzz with news about receiver A.J. Brown’s latest contract extension. The three-year deal, worth $164 million, guarantees the star player a minimum of $80 million and sets a new standard for receiver contracts in the league.

The extension includes a signing bonus of $19.875 million and outlines specifics for base salaries, option bonuses, and offseason workout bonuses from 2024 to 2029. Notably, the deal guarantees $51 million at signing, with an additional $29 million becoming fully guaranteed in March 2025 and the final $4 million secured in March 2026.

With this extension, Brown becomes the highest-paid receiver in terms of new-money average, earning $32 million per year. He also has a minimum career earnings of $124 million, cementing his financial security. Prior to this extension, Brown was set to earn $31 million in 2026 and had a fully guaranteed salary of $16 million for that year.

One significant change to Brown’s contract is the removal of all per-game roster bonuses that were previously included in his contract. This change is likely due to concerns about potential injuries or other factors that could impact his availability on game days.

Overall, this six-year deal sets a new standard for receiver contracts in the NFL by offering impressive value at signing and securing long-term financial stability for one of the league’s top players.