Jalen Hurts Has $2 Million on the Line in Super Bowl LIX Showdown Against Chiefs
For most players in Super Bowl LIX, Sunday’s game is about legacy and the pursuit of a championship ring. But for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, there’s also $2 million on the line—a bonus tied directly to the outcome of the NFL’s biggest game.
Hurts, who signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension, has a unique clause in his deal: If the Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, his base salary increases by $500,000 per season over the next four years. That means a $2 million total boost just for lifting the Lombardi Trophy.
Breaking Down Hurts’ Super Bowl Incentives
Hurts’ current base salaries are set at:
- $1.17 million in 2025
- $1.215 million in 2026
- $1.345 million in 2027
- $1.4 million in 2028
While these numbers might seem low for a $255 million quarterback, they’re supplemented by massive option bonuses:
- $40.83 million in 2025
- $49.785 million in 2026
- $49.655 million in 2027
- $49.6 million in 2028
Winning the Super Bowl means more than just a ring for Hurts—it directly impacts his paycheck.
Patrick Mahomes Also Has a Super Bowl Bonus
Hurts isn’t the only quarterback in this game with money on the line. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, who signed a 10-year, $450 million contract, also has a built-in Super Bowl incentive. If Kansas City wins, Mahomes’ contract includes a $1.25 million annual salary boost.
With seven years remaining on his deal, that adds up to a potential $8.75 million total increase over time.
Super Bowl Payouts: Win or Lose, Players Get Paid
Regardless of contract incentives, all Super Bowl players will cash in:
- Winning team players receive $171,000 each
- Losing team players get $92,000 each
But when factoring in full postseason earnings, a Super Bowl win significantly increases each player’s total haul.
For the Eagles, each player will have earned:
- $357,000 total if they win
- $282,000 if they lose
For the Chiefs, those totals drop slightly to:
- $352,000 if they win
- $277,000 if they lose
The small difference stems from Kansas City’s first-round bye, which resulted in a $5,000 smaller Wild-Card payout compared to Philadelphia.
Postseason Earnings Breakdown
- Wild Card Round: Eagles earned $54,500 per player for beating Green Bay, while the Chiefs—who had a bye—collected $49,500.
- Divisional Round: Both teams earned $54,500 per player.
- Conference Championship: Each player took home $77,000.
Super Bowl LIX: The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
The Eagles and Chiefs will battle for football’s ultimate prize at 5:30 p.m. CST on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with FOX broadcasting the game.
For Hurts and Mahomes, a win means cementing their legacy—and cashing in on some serious bonus money.
