The Philadelphia Eagles touched down in Arizona on Sunday, a full week before their Super Bowl LVII clash against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Monday marks the beginning of the NFL’s Opening Night festivities, kicking off four days of media frenzy as the NFC champions gear up to face the AFC champion Chiefs, led by their standout quarterback Patrick Mahomes and innovative head coach, Andy Reid, who previously coached the Eagles.
The Eagles are aiming to secure their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, having posted a 14-3 record this season, largely thanks to quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts, a finalist for the AP NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, matched a franchise record with 33 total touchdowns.
At just 24, Hurts is poised for a bright future, including a lucrative new contract in the offseason.
Hurts is set for a prosperous future both on and off the field, with a new contract likely to pay him around $50 million annually. This deal could rival the enormous 10-year contract awarded to Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, which has seriously impacted the Chiefs’ salary cap.
Despite Mahomes’ hefty salary, the Chiefs have managed to stay competitive through strategic financial planning. The Eagles will need to adopt a similar approach to maintain their elite status.