What happened: Albert Breer also estimates that Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes could command nine-figure annual valuations on a new-money basis. Those figures describe potential contract values, not agreed terms.
Why it matters: The projections suggest further escalation in quarterback extension costs. Breer notes that Dak Prescott's deal will be three offseasons old by spring 2027.
By the numbers: A $70 million annual average would exceed Prescott's benchmark by $10 million, or 16.7%; Breer projects the 2024 class above that threshold.
What to watch: Watch whether future extensions approach Breer's estimates and how their new-money annual averages compare.