NFL - The Athletic on Josh Allen

ArticleThe state of the NFL's star QB market after Patrick Mahomes' record dealCaptured July 6, 2026
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Allen signed his extension with the Bills in March 2025. At six years, $330 million, Allen slotted in at $55 million in AAV. That put him directly in line with Burrow, Love and Lawrence.

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Allen at $55M AAV ties Burrow, Love, Lawrence pre-Mahomes deal

Allen signed a six-year, $330 million extension with the Buffalo Bills in March 2025, slotting in at $55 million in average annual value. This placed him directly in line with Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence at the $55 million plateau that had become the de facto top of market before Mahomes' extension.

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