Cam Jurgens signs $68M NFL deal and says his first big splurge will be TSA PreCheck

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 22, 2025, 17:00 IST

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Eagles center Cam Jurgens, after signing a $68 million extension, hilariously revealed his first purchase would be TSA PreCheck. In a world of lavish NFL spending, Jurgens' relatable desire to avoid airport lines has resonated with fans. His grounded response contrasts sharply with the extravagant lifestyles often associated with professional athletes, solidifying his image as a man of the people.

Cam Jurgens signs $68M NFL deal and says his first big splurge will be TSA PreCheck

Cam Jurgens (Getty Images)

When most NFL players sign a contract worth $68 million, they treat themselves to something flashy like a luxury car, a penthouse suite, maybe even a pet tiger if they’re feeling wild. But Eagles center Cam Jurgens? He just wants to get through airport security a little faster.
Yep, the first thing Jurgens says he plans to buy after securing a four-year, $68 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles is TSA PreCheck. His reason? He flies a lot and he is tired of waiting in lines. It’s such a normal-person answer that it’s instantly gone viral.

Cam Jurgens wins the internet with most relatable first purchase ever, TSA PreCheck

While NFL stars are known for lavish purchases and extravagant lifestyles, Cam’s deadpan response feels like it came from someone who's been in one too many airport lines behind people taking their laptops out sloooowly. He’s literally walking into millionaire status, and his first thought is “peace of mind at the airport.” And honestly? We get it.

"You know, I haven't given it too much thought. I feel like I fly a lot, so I might look into this thing called TSA PreCheck, I feel like that sounds like it's a good idea. I'm kind of tired of waiting in lines. I think I can afford that, so I think I'm going to look into TSA PreCheck next and see if I can get that done."

No flex. No bling. Just PreCheck. In a world where status symbols usually shout, Jurgens quietly whispered: “I just wanna get to my gate faster.”
The internet wasted no time turning Cam Jurgens into a “man of the people.” One post summed it up:

In an NFL era overflowing with diamond chains, custom Lamborghinis, and players casually boarding private jets like it’s an Uber ride, Cam Jurgens just proved you can still be elite without the ego. While others are chasing clout, he’s chasing quicker TSA lines and that’s exactly why fans are eating this up. This wasn’t just a funny soundbite; it was a full-on character reveal. The man anchoring the Eagles’ offensive line, holding it down every Sunday for Jalen Hurts, isn’t flexing for the cameras. He’s just trying to protect his sanity at the airport, one TSA PreCheck at a time. It’s rare to see someone hit generational wealth and stay this grounded and Jurgens made it look effortless and for that, we salute him.
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