
Mahomes’ Mega Deal Rewrites the QB Market, Triggers Lamar Jackson Speculation
Patrick Mahomes’ $504.75 million extension, with $239.05 million in new money and a $64 million annual value starting in 2027, sets an NFL-record benchmark and fuels talk about how closely Lamar Jackson can approach that value given his two-year remaining deal and prior restructures; insiders suggest Jackson could wait until 2027 to maximize his leverage, while pundits note the market could shift and even Roquan Smith might be the next high-paid defender as the Ravens navigate the cap.













