Philadelphia prioritizes building through the trenches, and four years after making Cam Jurgens a second-round pick, the Eagles and the Pro Bowl center have agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension with a $39.4 million guarantee, which contractually ties him to Philadelphia through the 2029 season, per the team and his agent Ryan Tollner.
With the deal, the Eagles now have four linemen – Jurgens, left tackle Jordan Mailata (2028), left guard Landon Dickerson (2028), and right tackle Lane Johnson (2027) under contract through the next four years.
With the move now official, here’s an instant analysis of the deal and what it means for the Eagles moving forward.
Jurgens has gradually developed
A second-round draft pick in 2002 (No. 51 overall) and Jason Kelce’s hand-picked successor, Jurgens was a reserve during his rookie year as the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LVII. In year two, Jurgens started at right guard in 11 games. Last off-season, Jason Kelce retired, and Jurgens moved to his natural center position. He started 16 games in 2024 and earned Pro Bowl honors, becoming the youngest Eagles center to earn Pro Bowl recognition since Ken Farragut (also 25) in 1953.
Jurgens helps reset the market
Jurgens didn’t reset the market, but he’s the second-highest-paid center in the NFL in total value, average per year, and guarantees.
Eagles keep their core group intact
There are decisions to make at right guard, but the big four of Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, and Lane Johnson are together through at least the 2028 season.
Eagles create salary cap space
The extension frees up $3,396,800 in salary cap space, according to Over The Cap.