How much will Daniel Jones earn in guaranteed money? Breaking down the New York Giants QB's contract extension

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has signed a four-year extension with the franchise for a staggering $160,000,000. This contract will begin immediately and will see the Duke University product become one of the best-paid QBs in the league for the first time in his NFL career.

The Giants drafted Jones in 2019, and he was quickly pegged as the long-term successor to future Hall of Fame QB Eli Manning. Jones entered the team's locker room just as Manning was exiting, and the two players bonded nicely during the 2019 season. You can still see Jones expressing his gratitude for Manning on social media and in select interview sessions.

Jones had a rocky first few seasons with the Giants before he broke out last season under the stewardship of Brian Daboll. Following Daboll's hiring, Jones became a dual-threat quarterback who struck some fear into the hearts of NFL defenses.

Jones, alongside running back Saquon Barkley, who was recently franchise-tagged, helped lead the Giants to their first postseason appearance in six years when Odell Beckham Jr. was their No. 1 wide receiver.

So much has changed since then, and with the signing of Jones to a long-term contract, the Giants have shown a commitment to bringing back the glory days. Next, they must surround their franchise QB with the necessary supporting cast.

How much has Daniel Jones earned in his NFL career?

Jones was drafted as the sixth pick in the 2019 NFL draft. This draft had some decent prospects, but the Duke prospect convinced the Giants to take a chance on him. As a first-round pick, Daniel Jones was assured of a life-changing rookie scale deal, signing a contract worth $25,664,056 over four years, the standard for a first-round pick.

His contract included a juicy $16,684,768 signing bonus, a deserving welcome present for the newest Giants prospect in town. His average salary was a tidy $6,416,014 per season for the contract duration. In terms of guaranteed money, Daniel Jones made $25,664,056.

With Jones' new contract, you can expect his net worth to rise exponentially over the next couple of seasons as the QB1 for one of the NFL's biggest markets.