Jaden McDaniels agrees to one-year, $40M extension

Eligible for extension again in 2028 offseason

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

By signing a one-year extension (he was eligible for up to 2 seasons), Jaden McDaniels is extension eligible again in th Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Jaden McDaniels added one season to stay under contract through 2029-30. He was eligible for up to two seasons and signed for one.

Why it matters: The structure secures $40 million guaranteed while preserving future negotiating upside. It holds short-term payroll certainty without a maximum-length commitment entering the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: The focus shifts to the 2026-27 season before the 2028 eligibility checkpoint arrives.

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@BobbyMarks42 2026-10-20T01:47:59.791146+00:00

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