Philadelphia Eagles fans are questioning a deal the front office made to give their No. 2 wide receiver a $75 million extension. The Eagles announced the deal before the start of their offseason workout program on Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles extended a wide receiver
According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, Smith signed a three-year extension worth $75, $51 million of which is guaranteed.
The #Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed, sources say.
The deal was done by @kelt_crenshaw of @KlutchSports, and it keeps Smith in PHI for years to come. 💰 💰 💰 pic.twitter.com/hsBXWx30MH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2024
Smith is set to make as much per year as his teammate, A.J. Brown, who is playing a four-year $100 million contract. Smith’s new contract appears to keep his future with the team intact as the Eagles navigate what to do with a talented but dramatic Brown.
Eagles fans react to the deal
Eagles fans were polarized by the deal. Some are excited Smith will by with Philadelphia for the next few seasons. Others think the Eagles seriously overpaid the 25-year-old wideout. Here are the best reactions to Smith’s extension.
holy overpay
— shane 𓃮 (@boobie_ss) April 15, 2024
Huge win for The Eagles.
— Jackson Johnson (@Jackson09960335) April 15, 2024
@DeVontaSmith_6 SLIM ! pic.twitter.com/ojgQnej6ci
— Mello (@MelloPhilly) April 15, 2024
Steal and a half for a wr2 better then more then half the leagues wr1s!!
— Alucbar (@cobraWrld) April 15, 2024
