Landon Dickerson stuns teammates with dream purchase after massive 84 million NFL contract

Many football stars use their big contracts to buy luxury cars or homes. But one NFL player had something very different in mind. After landing a massive deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, Landon Dickerson made a simple and funny wish. It had nothing to do with fashion or fame. Fans were surprised and started talking about it online. What did Landon Dickerson want to buy first with his $84 million deal? The answer left many smiling—and it actually happened just a few days later.


Landon Dickerson signs $84 million deal and says he just wants a lawnmower

On March 4, 2024, Landon Dickerson, 25 years of age and an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, signed a four-year extension worth $84 million that made him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in the NFL. But at the Philadelphia Eagles training complex in Philadelphia after introducing him at a press conference following signing the extension, Landon Dickerson said,“I think I’m gonna get me a new lawnmower.”

LEGEND: After signing a 84 million dollar deal with the #Eagles o-lineman Landon Dickerson said that he hoped to use his pay raise to buy a LAWNMOWER.

A couple days later Dickerson got his new lawnmower; and was fired up.pic.twitter.com/seV5J9bo13

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 21, 2025

People thought he was joking. Most players talk about vacations or cars after signing a huge contract. But Landon Dickerson, known for his calm and funny personality, seemed serious. On social media, the quote quickly gained traction. The down-to-earth attitude of NFL supporters drew them in, and they began posting images and films honoring his statement. Some even called him a “legend” for keeping things simple.


Landon Dickerson gets his dream lawnmower and shows it off with pride

A few days after the press conference on March 8, 2024, Landon Dickerson followed up. What he bought that day was a brand new, high end, John Deere zero turn mower and he posted a picture of himself standing excitedly next to it on Instagram.

Landon Dickerson built a slip-n-slide and had some Eagles teammates over before training camp starts

(via ig/brookie_dickerson, jelliott46) pic.twitter.com/23kunrbQwA

— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) July 22, 2024

The picture looked nice with the blue Pennsylvania sky in the background and you could see he was thrilled. “Been dreaming of this one for a while,” he wrote in the caption. His teammates and fans flooded the post with laughing emojis and praise. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts even commented, “Now that’s how you celebrate.”

The moment proved that even after a huge payday, Landon Dickerson still keeps it simple—and very real.

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