Where Kyler Murray's Contract Ranks After Joe Burrow's Massive Extension

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is now no longer a top-five paid quarterback after Joe Burrow's massive extension.

There's been plenty of talk surrounding Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and his contract as of late.

Last offseason, Murray inked a five-year, $230.5 million extension that saw him reach status of becoming the second-highest paid player on an annual basis (at the time). The contract came after a long offseason of drama and social media posts, which only grew after the infamous study clause was revealed. 

Contracts are constantly growing in value, with each newcomer resetting the market for the next person. The league's consistent rise in the salary cap spending only furthers the massive paydays for quarterbacks and other prominent positions as well. 

The latest beneficiary was Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, whose ink is still dry on the five-year, $275 million deal that got done right at the buzzer before the season started. 

Now that the dust has settled on Burrow's massive extension, let's evaluate where Murray stands in terms of quarterback contracts:

*Burrow's numbers via Spotrac. All others via OverTheCap.*

Total Value

1. Patrick Mahomes ($450 million)
2. Joe Burrow ($275 million)
3. Justin Herbert ($262.5 million)
4. Lamar Jackson ($260 million)
5. Josh Allen ($258 million)
6. Jalen Hurts ($255 million)
7. Russell Wilson ($242.5 million)
8. Kyler Murray ($230.5 million)

Annual Average

1. Joe Burrow ($55 million)
2. Justin Herbert ($52.5 million)
3. Lamar Jackson ($52 million)
4. Jalen Hurts ($51 million)
5. Russell Wilson ($49 million)
6. Kyler Murray ($46.1 million)

Total Guaranteed 

1. Deshaun Watson ($230 million)
2. Joe Burrow ($219 million)
3. Justin Herbert ($193.7 million)
4. Lamar Jackson ($185 million)
5. Jalen Hurts ($179.3 million)
6. Russell Wilson ($165 million)
7. Kyler Murray ($160 million)

Murray is under contract with Arizona through the 2028 season.