The defending NFL champion Hawks offered a huge contract to tie up the rising star center, and the perfect successor to the legendary Kelsey

According to ESPNChefert reported on the 23rd that the defending champion of Major League Football League (NFL) Philadelphia Hawks signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with 25-year-old star center Cam Jurgens, including $39.4 million in guaranteed salary, and also allowed Jugens, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, to renew Friendship Bond.

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Jugens, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, finished No. 5 in the 2nd round of the 2022 draftThe 1st pick was hit by the eagles. After legendary center Jason Kelce announced his retirement for the 2023 season, Jugens will officially shoulder the responsibility of the Eagles' starting center next year, the 2024 season.

Jugens played in 16 games last season and had a 95 percent pass block win rate, ranking 10th among all offensive forwards in the league and making his first career Pro Cup selection. The Hawks' All-Star offensive front led by Jugens helped star running back Saquon Barkley deliver one of the greatest running seasons of all time and helped the Hawks win the 59th Super Cup.

On the way to the Eagles' 59th Super Cup, Jugens endured a back injury. According to Chefert, Jugens underwent back surgery in February to relieve nerve pain, and doctors expect him to make a full recovery in July in time for preseason training camp.

Jugens currently earns $17 million a year, ranking second in the league as a center, behind only the Kansas Chiefs' star center Creed Humphrey. The Hawks have renewed the contracts of four main offensive forwards in the past year, in addition to Jugens, there are left tackle Johnson (Lane Johnson), right tackle Jordan Mailata (Jordan Mailata) and left whistle (Landon Dickerson).