Well, that didn’t take long.
The Eagles are wasting zero time securing the heart of their offensive line for the long haul. On Monday, Philly locked in center Cam Jurgens with a four-year, $68 million extension—$39.4 million of it guaranteed. That’s a serious bag, and it’s well earned.
If anyone had doubts about who’d take over for Jason Kelce, Jurgens has silenced all of them—and then some.
The 25-year-old stepped into the starting role in 2024 and instantly became a force. He started 19 games, held down the middle through the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX run, and even snagged a Pro Bowl selection in the process. You couldn’t script a better start to a post-Kelce era.
And now? He’s officially the second-highest-paid center in the NFL. Not bad for a guy just three years into his career.
Jurgens’ growth has been nothing short of impressive. Drafted in 2022 out of Nebraska, he was seen as a project at first—a raw, athletic guy with upside. But learning behind a legend like Kelce clearly paid off. The Eagles knew what they were doing.
This extension is more than just a contract—it’s a statement. Philly is committed to building from the trenches out. With Jurgens joining fellow linemen Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Lane Johnson on long-term deals, the Eagles are creating one of the most stable, powerful O-lines in football.
Bottom line? This move keeps the Eagles’ offense strong, smart, and nasty up front—just how Philly likes it.
