In a bold move that raised eyebrows across the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman didn’t hesitate to lock up ascending star Cam Jurgens with a four-year, $68 million contract extension in April 2025. The 25-year-old center, a second-round pick in the 2022 draft, has only just begun to carve out his role as the successor to future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce. Yet, Roseman’s aggressive approach to rewarding young talent early paid off, as the deal earned the No. 22 spot on Bleacher Report’s top 25 moves of the 2025 offseason.
The extension ensures the Eagles’ championship-caliber offensive line—featuring Jurgens alongside left tackle Jordan Mailata, left guard Landon Dickerson, and right tackle Lane Johnson—remains intact for the next two to three years. This core group was instrumental in Philadelphia’s 2024 Super Bowl run, and Roseman’s strategy is clear: invest heavily in the offense to defend their title. As Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport noted, “The Eagles rank near the top of the league in spending on offense and near the bottom in spending on defense.” While some question this imbalance, Jurgens’ extension was deemed essential after his breakout 2024 season, where he ranked 10th among interior linemen in pass block win rate.
Jurgens’ journey to this point has been one of versatility and resilience. Drafted in 2022, he spent his early years with the Eagles playing multiple positions, including right guard in 2023, as he developed under Kelce’s mentorship. His transition to starting center in 2024 marked a turning point, showcasing his potential as Philly’s next franchise lineman.
One of the defining moments of Jurgens’ young career came during the 2024 postseason. Despite a nagging back injury that threatened to sideline him for the NFC Championship Game, Jurgens gutted it out, playing 27 snaps off the bench. His grit carried into Super Bowl LIX, where he returned to the starting lineup and helped neutralize Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive star Chris Jones, paving the way for the Eagles’ victory.
While some experts view the $68 million commitment to a relatively unproven talent as a gamble, Jurgens’ performance under pressure and his trajectory as a cornerstone of the Eagles’ offensive line justify Roseman’s confidence. As Jurgens embarks on his new multi-year deal, his legacy as a key piece of Philadelphia’s championship puzzle is only beginning to take shape.