Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen does not seem too concerned about how his pay compares with that of quarterbacks landing bigger contracts.
Allen became one of the league’s highest-paid quarterbacks when he signed a six-year, $258 million contract in August 2021. Since then, a number of new contracts have pushed Allen’s $43 million average per year to rank as the 13th highest among quarterbacks.
Speaking to reporters on August 20, Allen pushed aside questions about whether he believes he is underpaid, saying he’s happy for his fellow quarterbacks and focused only on the season ahead for the Bills.
Josh Allen: ‘The Market Is the Market’
Since signing his contract extension in 2021, Allen’s deal has been surpassed by deals for quarterbacks with lesser track records of success.
For example, Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars signed a deal worth $55 million per year, with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Lovealso making $55 million per year despite having just one playoff appearance on his resume.
Josh Allen was asked if he feels underpaid.
His contract ranks 13th among QBs in average value & 11th in total guarantees.
But his answer was insightful.
“I’ve got no problem with where I’m at right now. I had my day a couple years ago and I’m sure someday I’ll have it again.”
“Listen, everyone is going to have their day,” he said. “I’m happy that everyone is getting what they’re worth, right? I think as the game progresses and guys keep getting paid, the market is the market.”
Allen added that he’s content with his current deal, hinting that he will still have more money coming on his next contract.
“And I’ve got no problem with where I am at right now,” Allen said of his current contract. “I had my day a couple years ago, and I’m sure I’ll have it again, you know? But I think the main thing is the main thing, and that’s playing football to the best of my ability, and everything else will take care of itself.”
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