The cash flow of Rodgers' record-breaking extension makes the deal even more insane

BarDown Staff

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This week has been absolutely insane in regards to NFL contracts.

Earlier this week, Odell Beckham Jr. became the highest-paid wideout in the NFL and on Wednesday, the Packers made Aaron Rodgers the player with the largest contract in NFL history.

BREAKING: #AaronRodgers and the #Packers have agreed to a record breaking 4-year, $134 million extension.

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Rodgers and the Packers agreed to a 4-year, $134 million extension and over $100 million of that will be guaranteed. That's absolutely bonkers, but a deep dive into the numbers makes the extension look even more insane.

Aaron Rodgers new deal with the Packers will be worth $176 million to $180 million total, per source. Big feature is cash flow: $67m before end of calendar, over $80m before St. Patrick’s Day next year, $103m practically guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2018

So, before March 17th of 2019, Rodgers will have made over $80 million. It pays to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.

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— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 29, 2018

The BAG has been secured! pic.twitter.com/7PBSRLJw43
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) August 29, 2018

Aaron Rodgers is the Michael Jordan of the NFL. He’s the most talented QB ever. He’s worth every single penny.
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) August 29, 2018