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Bryce Young leading the NFL in most of the basic and Next-Gen statistical passing categories...if he continues to traffic in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in passing yards, touchdown, yards per attempt...they probably sign Bryce Young to a pretty hefty extension. I'd estimate around $60 million a year in average contract salary
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Young leads NFL in passing stats; elite trajectory could trigger $60M/year extension.

After a 2-2 start, Bryce Young is leading the NFL in most basic and Next-Gen statistical passing categories (passing yards, touchdowns, yards per attempt), performing at an upper-tier QB trajectory that was not anticipated entering the 2026 season. The source notes this elite statistical performance could warrant a contract extension around $60 million per year average salary with substantial guaranteed money, potentially placing him in the top 3 QB earners and resetting the market for young franchise quarterbacks.

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