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Top 10 Highest-Paid Players In The NFL
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Wide receiver Justin Jefferson made headlines by signing a record-breaking contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson is now one of the top-paid players in the NFL. Find out the top 10 highest-paid players in the NFL below.
Top 10 Highest-Paid Players In The NFL
| Player/Position | Team | Average Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow, QB | Cincinnati Bengals | $55 million |
| Trevor Lawrence, QB | Jacksonville Jaguars | $55 million |
| Jordan Love, QB | Green Bay Packers | $55 million |
| Tua Tagovailoa, QB | Miami Dolphins | $53.1 million |
| Jared Goff, QB | Detroit Lions | $53 million |
| Justin Herbert, QB | Los Angeles Chargers | $52.5 million |
| Lamar Jackson, QB | Baltimore Ravens | $52 million |
| Jalen Hurts, QB | Philadelphia Eagles | $51 million |
| Kyler Murray, QB | Arizona Cardinals | $46.1 million |
| Deshaun Watson, QB | Cleveland Browns | $46 million |
It pays to be the quarterback.
The 18 highest-paid players in the NFL are all quarterbacks.
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, and Green Bay’s Jordan are tied for the highest average annual salary in the NFL at $55 million.
In July, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa ($53.1 million) signed a four-year, $212.4 million extension with $167 million guaranteed.
On May 16, 2024, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff ($53 million) signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension with $170 million guaranteed.
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes ($45 million), widely considered the best QB in the NFL, is only the 11th highest-paid player.
Top 10 Highest-Paid Non-QBs In The NFL
| Player/Position | Team | Average Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson, WR | Minnesota Vikings | $35 million |
| Nick Bosa, Edge | San Francisco 49ers | $34 million |
| CeeDee Lamb, WR | Dallas Cowboys | $34 million |
| A.J. Brown, WR | Philadelphia Eagles | $32 million |
| Chris Jones, DT | Kansas City Chiefs | $31.75 million |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR | Detroit Lions | $30.003 million |
| Tyreek Hill, WR | Miami Dolphins | $30 million |
| Jaylen Waddle, WR | Miami Dolphins | $28.25 million |
| Josh Hines-Allen, Edge | Jacksonville Jaguars | $28.25 million |
| Brian Burns, Edge | New York Giants | $28.2 million |
The highest-paid non-QB in the NFL is Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. On June 3, the star wideout signed a four-year, 140 million-dollar contract extension, with an average of $35 million per year.
Jefferson passed San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, who earns an average of $34 million per year.
In August, Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb ($34 million) signed a massive four-year, $136 million extension to tie Bosa’s average of $34 million per year.
Of the 10 highest-paid non-QBs, six are wide receivers, one is a defensive tackle, and three are edge rushers.
Noticeably absent fom the top 10 is an offensive lineman. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL after signing a five-year, $140,600,000 contract this offseason.
