Ranking worst quarterback contracts in NFL today: Deshaun Watson sits atop list, but Browns bust has company

Deshaun Watson is no longer the only quarterback with an ugly, unjustifiably expensive contract in today’s NFL. Sure, his deal remains the “gold standard” for outrageous deals, but as we’re getting past the early stages of the 2024 season, a few other quarterback contracts are looking worse and worse. 

Let’s rank those contracts right now. 

Fully guaranteed: $93.1M
2024 cap hit: $17.1M
2025 cap hit: $23.5M
First year can be cut for cap savings: After 2025

There have been vintage Rodgersian moments in 2024 with the Jets, even in the 2-4 start. Those instances have been outweighed by snaps when his age and Achilles injury have shown. Rodgers entered Week 6 with the 26th-highest passer rating in football out of 38 qualifiers. 

Now, to the dollars and cents. His 2024 cap hit is a relative steal. And all things considered, so is the 2025 cap hit. Yet, the void years are already built into this deal, and they begin after next season, meaning the Jets will absorb a $35 million dead cap hit in 2026. Not ideal. Of course, if Rodgers’ play rebounds, the Jets will gladly eat that $36…

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Author : Chris Trapasso

Publish date : 2024-10-14 17:17:57

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