Details on A.J. Brown's 3-year, $96M contract extension by the numbers (2024)

The Eagles are keeping their core together, including All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown.

The team agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension, including $84 million guaranteed. The $32 million is the highest per-year average for any wide receiver in league history. It came almost two weeks after Philadelphia signed DeVonta Smith to a 3-year, $75 million extension of his own.

The details are always in the numbers, and with the official cash flow now available via PFT, we’re breaking down Brown’s massive deal.

Timetable

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

As long as Brown maintains his elite status, he’ll be around until almost 2030, as the deal covers six years and $164 million, with a full guarantee of $84 million. After being acquired by Philadelphia during the 2022 NFL draft, Brown signed a four-year, $100 million extension with the Titans, with $57.22 million in guarantees,of which $40 million was guaranteed at signing. Brown’s salary for the first two years of the contract and $3.779 million of his 2024 salary were guaranteed.

Signing bonus

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

$19.875 million.

2. 2024 base salary:

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

$1.125 million, fully guaranteed at signing.

3. 2025 option bonus:

4. 2025 base salary:

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a catch during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

$1.17 million, fully guaranteed at signing.

5. 2025 offseason workout bonus:

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

$250,000, fully guaranteed at signing (must be earned).

6. 2026 base salary:

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

$28.75 million, fully guaranteed in 2025.

7. 2026 offseason workout bonus:

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) breaks up pass intended fro Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

$250,000, fully guaranteed in 2025 (must be earned).

8. 2027 base salary:

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a receiving touchdown during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

$20.75 million, $4 million fully guaranteed in 2026.

9. 2027 offseason workout bonus:

$250,000.

10. 2028 offseason 90-man roster bonus:

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Ambry Thomas #20 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks a pass intended for A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

$1 million.

11. 2028 base salary

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a touchdown catch against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

$30.75 million.

12. 2028 offseason workout bonus:

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Darius Slay #2 and A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after an interception by Slay during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

$250,000.

13. 2029 offseason 90-man roster bonus:

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

$1 million.

14. 2029 base salary:

$29.75 million.

15. 2029 offseason workout bonus:

$250,000.

Final analysis

Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) defends during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Before the extension, Brown’s final season with guaranteed money ($21M) was the 2024 season, and according to Over The Cap, he’s on the books for a $26 million cap hit in 2025 and a $41 million cap hit in 2026.

Overall, it’s a six-year, $164 million deal that could become just another four-year, $100 million deal thanks to the $84 million guaranteed and the $21 million salary for 2024.

If Brown continues to dominate, he’ll earn over $130 million since joining the Eagles but give Philadelphia continued salary cap flexibility.

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