Josh Allen stunned everyone in Buffalo with a decision that few MVP quarterbacks would make. The 29-year-old champion signed a six-year, $330 million deal with the Bills after leading them to another AFC title appearance. The contract includes a $250 million fixed amount, the most in NFL history. Still, Allen is not the highest-paid quarterback in the franchise. That title still belongs to Dak Prescott, who earns an average annual salary of $60 million from Dallas. As Allen MVP talks are abuzz, his old video resurfaced on the internet, highlighting his humbleness.
“What is $5 [million] more going to do for my life that I can’t already do right now? It’s not that crazy to me. I live a pretty good life: Got a house, got a car, we’re good.”
Powerful: Josh Allen was asked why he didn't look to break Dak Prescott's $60M per year record when he signed his new extension.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 1, 2025
How Josh Allen’s Pay Cut Could Reshape the Bills’ Super Bowl Window?
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen turns and looks towards the coaches at the end of the play during first half action of the Bills home game against the New Orleans Saints in Orchard Park on Sept. 28, 2025.
Josh Allen’s new contract averages $55 million per year. By the numbers, it keeps him level with Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence, but just below Prescott’s $60 million benchmark. Prescott’s shorter, four-year deal provides more cash upfront. From 2021 to 2028, Prescott’s total payout surpasses Allen’s, showing how much the Bills quarterback sacrificed for long-term stability and cap flexibility.
Allen could have pushed Buffalo to meet or exceed Prescott’s total. Instead, heasked his agent to ensure the team still had room to compete. “Iwasn’t looking to absolutely kill them at every chance I could,” he said. “If it has any impact on the cap, let’s figure out a way not to do that.”
That act highlights the leadership that earned Allen the 2024 MVP. His stats stand at 4,615 yards alongside 39 touchdowns last season, while he also rushed for nine more. Due to his impact, the Buffs 13–4 reached the AFC Championship Game for the second time in five years. Coaches describe him as the emotional anchor of the locker room, a player who values the team’s future more than personal fame.
Fans and analysts have likened his attitude to that of Tom Brady, who is renowned for accepting slightly below-market deals to help his teams win, and it appears that Allen has adopted a similar strategy.
As the throwback clip of Allen broke the internet, many fans called him for his class act:
A fan said, “Brady changed the game. He understood it’s a team sport and winners need a supporting cast. Glad to see others following”
Others stated, “Damnit, as a Chiefs fan, I want to hate this guy. But he’s one of us.”
Other chimed, “Bro, I have been waiting my whole life to win a Super Bowl, please do it for us, not for your lifestyle, I beg.”
Many stated, “This mindset right here is why the Bills have a real shot at winning. When your QB prioritizes team success over individual records, that’s a championship mentality.”
One remarked, “Josh Allen is learning about diminishing marginal utility.”
His humility continues to shape his career. While the market continues to push quarterback salaries higher, Allen has chosen to invest in Buffalo’s championship window. For him, greatness is measured not by dollars but by banners.