The Eagles have made yet one more lucrative commitment along the offensive line. Center Cam Jurgens has a brand new deal in place, the team announced on Monday.
This will likely be a four-year, $68MM extension, per Jurgens’ agent (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The pact includes $39.4MM guaranteed. Because of this of the agreement, Jurgens is now on the books with Philadelphia through the 2029 season.
Jurgens didn’t log any starts during his rookie campaign, but he saw loads of time in 2023, operating as a full-time starter at right guard when healthy. Last offseason, the retirement of center Jason Kelce created a emptiness at center. As expected, Jurgens took over in that role. The 25-year-old thrived while doing so, earning a Pro Bowl nod and helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Within the wake of that success, Philadelphia has proceeded with yet one more big-ticket commitment up front. This deal carries a mean annual value of $17MM, which ranks second amongst centers. Only Creed Humphrey ($18MM per season) is attached to a more lucrative pact when it comes to AAV. Jurgens has moved to the highest of the position’s pecking order when it comes to guaranteed compensation, nevertheless.
The Nebraska product ranked thirty first amongst qualifying guards in 2023 with respect to his PFF evaluation. Jurgens took a step forward last season, grading out as PFF’s 14th-best center. Continued development will likely be key because the Eagles look to stay dominant along the O-line. The defending champions now have 4 major contracts on the books up front.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata and left guard Landon Dickerson each received long-term extensions last offseason, and because of this they’re set to stay within the fold for years to return. Right tackle Lane Johnson recently had one 12 months added to his pact, putting him on course to proceed playing through 2027. Jurgens will aim to stay a key figure up front moving forward as Philadelphia looks to interchange Mekhi Becton at the appropriate guard spot with incumbent Tyler Steen, trade acquisition Kenyon Green or a rookie added this week.
Jurgens played through back issues throughout the Eagles’ postseason run, and he underwent surgery shortly after the Super Bowl. A full recovery in time for training camp was expected on the time of the procedure, and today’s news obviously marks an indication of confidence the previous second-rounder won’t be affected by the injury in the long run. Provided that proves to be the case, Jurgens will likely be counted on to operate as Philadelphia’s center for years to return.
