Last week, Cardinals receiver Christian Kirk said that quarterback Kyler Murray deserves everything he has coming. Kirk, as it turned out, had plenty coming, too.
Kirk will sign a four-year, $72 million contract with the Jaguars on Wednesday. Here’s a look inside the deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms.
1. Signing bonus: $20 million.
2. 2022 base salary: $1.5 million, fully guaranteed.
3. 2023 base salary: $15.5 million, fully guaranteed.
4. 2024 roster bonus: $1 million, due on the fifth day of the league year.
5. 2024 base salary: $14.5 million.
6. 2025 base salary: $15.5 million.
7. 2022-25 per-game roster bonuses: $29,412 per game, up to $500,000 per year.
8. Incentives: Up to $3 million per year, based on receiving yards.
The deal includes $37 million fully guaranteed at signing. That’s a great deal for a guy who has never had a 1,000-yard season. In 2021, he had 77 catches for 982 yards and five touchdowns.
