The Jaguars' signing of Christian Kirk could change the free agent WR market for years to come. The four-year‚ $84 million deal gives Kirk a guaranteed minimum of $72 million a year‚ but he can earn up to $84 million if he reaches his maximum AAV. If he stays with the team‚ Kirk will become the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL behind DeAndre Hopkins and Julio Jones. Kirk is a big risk for the Jaguars‚ but the return on investment is worth it. Kirk was a bust last season‚ with a career-high 71 receptions and 763 yards. He's only 25‚ but he's already set his own career highs in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He played mostly in the slot with the Cardinals‚ but he can also play outside. He gives Trevor Lawrence another reliable target. The Jaguars had the most drops in the league‚ with 11 in a single season. Christian Kirk's contract with the Jaguars could change the NFL free agent WR market.
The deal will allow him to play wide or slot and can earn up to $84 million. Despite his high price tag‚ the contract isn't a surprise. It is the signing of a wide receiver that has changed the landscape of the WR market. It may seem like a small change‚ but it will likely have a huge impact on the market.
Jaguars are giving former Cardinals WR Christian Kirk a four-year deal worth up to $84 million deal, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
I need to start working on my routes… back peddling is not it no more!! 😂 — Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 14, 2022
It’s a 4-year deal worth $72M, source said with a max value of $84M. A huge deal for Christiain Kirk. https://t.co/vcefCh961q — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Clarity on Christian Kirk’s deal though...it’s really $18 million per year with a max value of $21 million per year. — JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 14, 2022
Either that or our prices just went up❕ how we locking down guys who get paid more than us 😂… it’s all blessings tho 🙏🏾 https://t.co/rBWHnXeHtP — Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) March 14, 2022
The #Jaguars aren’t done. They are expected to sign former #AZCardinals WR Christian Kirk to a large deal, per me and @TomPelissero. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022