Trevor Lawrence’s Next Step: $50 Million and the Growing Importance of Quarterback Contracts in the NFL

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is currently one of five NFL players making over $50 million a season. The Jacksonville Jaguars are in discussions with Lawrence for a contract extension that could pay him around $50 million annually, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The team is fully committed to Lawrence, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has been instrumental in leading the Jaguars to a division title.

Lawrence has met high expectations since entering the league and had an impressive second season, earning his first Pro Bowl selection and helping the Jaguars secure an upset victory in the AFC wild card round despite battling injuries. He is optimistic about his own growth as a player and the direction of the team.

With Lawrence poised to become one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks, joining other elite quarterbacks such as Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts, the next quarterback in line for a potentially lucrative contract is Dak Prescott, who is entering his final year with the Dallas Cowboys. These contract negotiations highlight the increasing financial stakes for elite quarterbacks in the league.