Highest paid NFL players 2025
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Who are the highest paid NFL players? As the salary cap climbs, the top NFL player salaries are skyrocketing each year with record-setting contracts resetting the market.
While quarterbacks are the highest-paid NFL players, teams are beginning to spend a lot more money on edge rushers, cornerbacks, offensive tackles, and wide receivers. Between the skyrocketing NFL salary cap, TV rights deals worth more than $100 billion and stadium revenue, the highest-paid players in NFL are cashing in.
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Here are the highest paid NFL players in 2025. We’ve broken down our list into sections; providing you with the highest paid NFL quarterbacks right now, the highest paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL and the highest paid NFL players by position.
Highest paid NFL players 2025: 10 highest paid non-quarterbacks
10. Derek Stingley Jr, cornerback, Houston Texans – $30 million salary
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Derek Stingley Jr contract: 3 years, $90M
Derek Stingley Jr cap hit: $11.027 million
Derek Stingley Jr free agent: 2030
Derek Stingley Jr salary 2025: $1.1M base
Derek Stingley Jr AAV: $30 million
Derek Stingley Jr career earnings: $29.93M
Derek Stingley Jr. is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL right now. Selected by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Stingley Jr. became the first cornerback to make $30 million per season. Interestingly, Stingley was part of the 2019 LSU Tigers team that featured four of the highest paid NFL players – Stingley Jr., Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson – with the star players signed to $666 million in total contracts. Moving forward, Stingley’s average annual salary ($30 million) will be more than he made in his first three NFL seasons. While $89 million of the three-year, $90 million deal was guaranteed, that includes his fully-guaranteed fifth-year team option for 2026 which is tacked onto the contract.
9. Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Kansas City Chiefs – $31.75 million salary
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Chris Jones contract: 5 years, $158.75M
Chris Jones cap hit 2025: $23.6 million
Chris Jones free agent: 2029
Chris Jones salary 2025: $13.75 million base
Chris Jones AAV: $31.75 million
Chris Jones career earnings: $125.773 million
Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro lineman Chris Jones is the highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL. A second-round pick in he 2016 NFL Draft, Jones has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs and earned Six Pro Bowl nods with six All-Pro selections. The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle also holds the NFL record for most consecutive games (11) with a sack. Jones’ deal likely ensures he’ll spend his entire career in Kansas City, as he won’t be a free agent until he is 35 years old.
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8. A.J. Brown, wide receiver, Philadelphia Eagles – $32 million salary
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A.J. Brown contract: 3 years, $96 million
A.J. Brown cap hit 2025: $17.59 million
A.J. Brown free agent: 2030
A.J. Brown salary 2025:$1.17 million base
A.J. Brown AAV: $32 million
A.J. Brown career earnings: $61.86 million
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver A.J. Brown to a three-year, $96 million contract extension in April 2024, moving him back into the list of the 10 highest paid NFL players. Months later, the All-Pro wideout scored a touchdown in the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory. Heading into his age-28 season, Brown is under team control through 2029 with a sizable $53.52 million dead cap hit when his contract expires in 2030.
7. D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers – $33 million salary
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DK Metcalf contract: 5 years, $150 million
DK Metcalf cap hit 2025: $18 million
DK Metcalf free agent: 2030
DK Metcalf salary 2025: $18 million base
DK Metcalf AAV: $33 million
DK Metcalf career earnings: $61.685 million
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for wide receiver DK Metcalf in March, sending a 2025 second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks, then immediately signed him to a five-year contract extension worth $150 million. While the total value of the deal carries a $30 million AAV, in combination with his previous deal, Metcalf has a $33 million average annual salary. The Steelers will have him under team control through his age-32 season.
6. CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys – $34 million salary
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CeeDee Lamb contract: 4 years, $136 million
CeeDee Lamb cap hit (2025): $15.332 million
CeeDee Lamb free agent: 2029
CeeDee Lamb salary (2025): $1.85M base
CeeDee Lamb AAV: $34 million
CeeDee Lamb career earnings: $53.3 million
The Dallas Cowboys made CeeDee Lamb one of the highest paid NFL players ever on August 26, 2024, agreeing to a four-year deal worth $136 million. Lamb’s average annual salary ($34 million) falls just behind Justin Jefferson, making him the third highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. While Lamb came under Jefferson’s AAV, he did receive a $38 million signing bonus, more than Jefferson received from Minnesota. Lamb’s cap hit climbs to $38.6 million in 2026 with a $41.6 million cap hit in 2027.
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5. Nick Bosa, edge rusher, San Francisco 49ers – $34 million salary
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Nick Bosa contract: 5 years, $170 million
Nick Bosa cap hit (2025): $20.519 million
Nick Bosa free agent: 2029
Nick Bosa cap hit (2024): $1.17M base
Nick Bosa AAV: $34 million
Nick Bosa Career Earnings: $101.5 million
The San Francisco 49ers signed All-Pro edge rusher Nick Bosa to a five-year, $170 million contract extension in 2023, at the time making him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. While Bosa’s deal has since been overtaken by Myles Garrett, the 49ers’ defensive star has the second-biggest contract among defensive players in NFL history. Bosa’s deal includes $29,4111 per-game active bonuses from 2025-’28 and he received a $50 million signing bonus with $122.5 million of the deal guaranteed.
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4. Justin Jefferson, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings – $35 million salary
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Justin Jefferson contract: 4 years, $140M
Justin Jefferson cap hit (2025): $15.17M
Justin Jefferson free agent: 2029
Justin Jefferson salary 2025: $1.17M base
Justin Jefferson AAV: $35 million
Justin Jefferson career earnings: $51.9M
The Minnesota Vikings signed Justin Jefferson to a four-year contract extension worth $140 million ahead of the 2024 NFL season, making him one of the highest paid NFL players ever. Since entering the league as the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL raft, Jefferson has earned All-Pro selections in all four seasons and he holds the NFL record for most career receiving yards per game (96.5) entering the 2025 campaign.
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3. Maxx Crosby, edge rusher, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 million
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Maxx Crosby contract: 3 years, $106.5 million
Maxx Crosby cap hit (2025): $38.153 million
Maxx Crosby free agent: 2030
Maxx Crosby salary 2025: $32.5 million
Maxx Crosby AAV: $35.5 million
Maxx Crosby career earnings: $63.18 million
Maxx Crosby, a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, landed a three-year extension with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. The $106.5 million contract makes him the second-highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, just ahead of fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa. Crosby’s deal includes a $46,000 per-game active bonus and his $29 million salary in 2027 becomes fully guaranteed if he is on the roster on the third day of the 2026 league year.
2. Myles Garrett, edge rusher, Cleveland Browns – $40 million salary
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Myles Garrett contract: 4 years, $160 million
Myles Garrett cap hit (2025): $19.722 million
Myles Garrett free agent: 2031
Myles Garrett salary 2025: $1.255M base
Myles Garrett AAV: $40 million
Myles Garrett career earnings: $124.73M
Just weeks after he publicly requested a trade stating he wanted to play for a contender, edge rusher Myles Garrett signed a $160 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns. Garrett, the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and in 2024 became the fourth-fastest player to 100 career sacks. Garrett is the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history with the most total guarantees ($122.796 million) awarded to any player outside of Ja’Marr Chase.
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1. Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals – $41 million salary
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Ja’Marr Chase contract: 4 years, $161 million
Ja’Marr Chase cap hit (2025): $21.816 million
Ja’Marr Chase free agent: 2030
Ja’Marr Chasee salary 2025:$21.816 million
Ja’Marr Chase AAV: $40 million
Ja’Marr Chase career earnings: $30.8 million
The Cincinnati Bengals made wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a four-year, $161 million contract extension. Chase, an All-Pro offensive weapon, topped the Myles Garrett contract for the highest average annual salary ($41 million per season) ever in football. With the deal, the Bengals have committed to spending more than $120 million per season on Chase, Tee Higgins and Joe Burrow for each of the next four years.
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10. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – $51 million salary
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Jalen Hurts contract: 5 years, $255 million
Jalen Hurts cap hit (2025): $21.869 million
Jalen Hurts free agent: 2029
Jalen Hurts salary 2025: $1.17 million base
Jalen Hurts AAV: $51 million
Jalen Hurts career earnings: $68.9 million
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history. The Super Bowl LIX MVP has the fourth-highest salary ($51 million per season) among NFC quarterbacks. Hurts’ contract carries cap hits of $21.869 million (2025), $31.971 million (2026) and $42.132 million (2027) with a potential $47.549 million cap hit in 2028. The Eagles structured the deal to have four void years to lessen the cap hit during the five seasons of the deal. Hurts has a full no-trade clause and came with $110 million guaranteed at signing with $179.399 million total guaranteed over the lifetime of the deal.
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9. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – $52 million salary
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Lamar Jackson contract: 5 years, $260 million
Lamar Jackson cap hit (2025): $43.65 million
Lamar Jackson free agent: 2028
Lamar Jackson salary 2025: $20.25 million
Lamar Jackson AAV: $52 million
Lamar Jackson career earnings: $144.5M
Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson is the only player among the highest paid NFL quarterbacks to receive his contract in NFL free agency. The two-time NFL MVP received the non-exclusive franchise tag from Baltimore in March 2023 but no teams pursued him on the open market. Baltimore eventually re-signed him to a five-year contract that includes a full no-trade clause, a no-tag clause after 2027 and a $72.5 million signing bonus.
8. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – $52.5 million salary
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Justin Herbert contract: 5 years, $262.5M
Justin Herbert cap hit (2025): $37.345 million
Justin Herbert free agent: 2030
Justin Herbert salary 2025:$15 million
Justin Herbert AAV: $52.5 million
Justin Herbert career earnings: $96.2 million
The Los Angeles Chargers made quarterback Justin Herbert one of the highest paid NFL players ever when they signed him to a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension in July 2023. Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, received just a $16.128 million signing bonus but the deal included $133.738 million guaranteed at signing. Herbert’s contract includes a full no-trade clause and he can earn an additional $1.25 million for winning a conference championship with another $1.25 million for a Super Bowl win.
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7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions – $53 million salary
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Jared Goff contract: 4 years, $212 million
Jared Goff cap hit (2025): $32.6 million
Jared Goff free agent: 2029
Jared Goff salary 2025: $18 million base
Jared Goff AAV: $53 million
Jared Goff career earnings: $241.63 million
Traded away by the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback Jared Goff turned his career around with the Detroit Lions to become one of the highest paid NFL players in history. Detroit signed the first overall pick from the 2016 NFL Draft to a four-year, $212 million contract extension in 2024, awarding him a $73 million signing bonus with $113.611 million guaranteed at signing. Goff’s contract includes a no-trade clause and has a $1 million salary escalator for a Super Bowl win with at least 50 percent of the snaps played in the regular season.
6. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins – $53.1 million salary
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Tua Tagovailoa salary 2025: $25.046M
Tua Tagovailoa AAV: $53.1 million
Tua Tagovailoa career earnings: $73.5M
After demonstrating he could stay fully healthy in 2023 and earning a Pro Bowl selection, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins. Because of his documented history of head injuries, Tagovailoa received just $3.171 million guaranteed at signing, the lowest total among the highest paid NFL quarterbacks. He receives a $44,117 per game bonus for every game he plays in and is guaranteed $54 million of compensation in 2026 if he is rostered on the third day of the league year.
5. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers – $55 million salary
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Jordan Love contract: 4 years, $220 million
Jordan Love cap hit (2025): $29.687 million
Jordan Love free agent: 2029
Jordan Love salary 2025: $11.9 million base
Jordan Love AAV: $55 million
Jordan Love****career earnings: $98.883 million
After an MVP-caliber second half of the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Jordan Love was signed to a four-year contract extension worth $220 million. Love is tied entering 2025 as the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL right now. While his contract doesn’t include a no-trade clause, he received a $75 million signing bonus with $100.8 million of the contract guaranteed at signing.
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4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals – $55 million salary
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Joe Burrow contract: 5 years, $275 million
Joe Burrow cap hit (2025): $46.086 million
Joe Burrow free agent: 2030
Joe Burrow salary 2025: $25.25 million base
Joe Burrow AAV: $55 million
Joe Burrow career earnings: $141.9 million
The Cincinnati Bengals sold the naming rights to their stadium to afford paying the Joe Burrow contract. Selected with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the former Heisman Trophy winner has already taken Cincinnati to the Super Bowl. Burrow’s contract includes a full no-trade clause with $146.51 million of his $275 million contract guaranteed at signing. However, Cincinnati gave Burrow one of the lowest signing bonuses ($40 million) of the highest paid NFL quarterbacks, but Burrow can restructure his deal in future years to lower his cap hit with his salary converted into a bonus.
3. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars – $55 million salary
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Trevor Lawrence salary 2025: $2M base
Trevor Lawrence AAV: $55 million
Trevor Lawrence career earnings: $70.2M
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence joins Joe Burrow and Jared Goff as former No. 1 overall picks who are now among the highest paid NFL quarterbacks. While Lawrence has limited on-field success, with just one career Pro Bowl selection (2022), Jacksonville signed him to a fie-year, $275 million contract extension based in part on his potential. Lawrence’s contract includes a full no-trade clause with $142 million guaranteed at signing, but he only received a $37.5 million signing bonus.
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills – $55 million salary
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Josh Allen contract: 6 years, $330 million
Josh Allen cap hit (2025): $41.335 million
Josh Allen free agent: 2031
Josh Allen salary 2025: $1.255 million base
Josh Allen AAV: $55 million
Josh Allen career earnings: $174.6 million
After winning his first NFL MVP in 2024, the Buffalo Bills signed quarterback Josh Allen to a new contract extension worth $330 million over six years. Allen’s deal included an NFL record $250 million total guaranteed, with $147 million of that guaranteed at signing. Allen’s contract is also the second-largest in NFL history behind Patrick Mahomes ($450 million over 10 years) and it’s the second-longest deal in the NFL right now.
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1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys – $60 million salary
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Dak Prescott contract: 4 years, $240 million
Dak Prescott cap hit (2025): $52.974 million
Dak Prescott free agent: 2029
Dak Prescott salary 2025: $2 million base
Dak Prescott AAV: $60 million
Dak Prescott career earnings: $249 million
The Dallas Cowboys made quarterback Dak Prescott the highest paid player in NFL history with a four-year extension signed in 2024. Prescott’s $60 million average annual value tops the salaries of the other highest paid NFL quarterbacks by $5 million per season. Despite his lack of success in the postseason, Prescott received $231 million of his deal guaranteed, with a staggering $80 million signing bonus. A year after Prescott signed his deal, Allen still signed for only $55 million per season. As part of Prescott’s contract, Dallas isn’t able to trade him without his approval and they can’t use the franchise tag on him in 2029.
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Highest paid quarterbacks in NFL 2025
Here are the salaries of the highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL right now, ranking the average annual salaries of quarterbacks across the league.
Dak Prescott, Cowboys – $60 million
Josh Allen, Bills – $55 million
Joe Burrow, Bengals – $55 million
Jordan Love, Packers – $55 million
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars – $55 million
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins – $53.1 million
Jared Goff, Lions – $53 million
Justin Herbert, Chargers – $52.5 million
Lamar Jackson, Ravens – $52 million
Jalen Hurts, Eagles – $51 million
Kyler Murray, Cardinals – $46.1 million
Deshaun Watson, Browns – $46 million
Kirk Cousins, Falcons – $45 million
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs – $45 million
Matthew Stafford, Rams – $40 million
Derek Carr, Saints – $37.5 million
Sam Darnold, Seahawks – $33.5 million
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers – $33.3 million
Geno Smith, Raiders – $25 million AAV
Justin Fields, Jets – $20 million AAV
Daniel Jones, Colts – $14 million AAV
Caleb Williams, Bears – $9.871 million AAV
Bryce Young, Panthers – $9.488 million AAV
Jayden Daniels, Commanders – $9.44M AAV
Drake Maye, Patriots – $9.16 million AAV
C.J. Stroud, Texans – $9.069 million AAV
Anthony Richardson, Colts – $8.49M AAV
Marcus Mariota, Commanders $8M AAV
Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals – $6.25M AAV
Taylor Heinicke, Chargers – $6.2M AAV
Cooper Rush, Ravens – $6.1 million AAV
Jarrett Stidham, Broncos – $6 million AAV
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Here are the 20 highest paid NFL players this season among non-quarterbacks.
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals – $40 million AAV
Myles Garrett, Browns – $40 million AAV
Maxx Crosby, Raiders – $35.5 million AAV
Justin Jefferson, Vikings – $35 million AAV
CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys – $34 million AAV
Nick Bosa, 49ers — $34 million AAV
DK Metcalf, Steelers – $33 million AAV
A.J. Brown, Eagles – $32 million AAV
Chris Jones, Chiefs – $31.75 million AAV
Derek Stingley Jr, Texans – $30 million AAV
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions – $30.002M AAV
Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers – $30 million AAV
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins – $30M AAV
Tee Higgins, AAV – $28.75 million AAV
Joshua Hines-Allen, Jaguars – $28.25M AAV
Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins – $28.25M AAV
Brian Burns, Giants – $28.2M AAV
Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers – $28.12M AAV
T.J. Watt, Steelers – $28.002M AAV
Penei Sewell, Lions – $28M AAV
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Highest paid NFL players by position
Contracts courtesy Spotrac. All salary figures and cap hits for the highest paid NFL players are for 2025.
Highest paid running backs in NFL
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles – $20.6 million AAV
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers – $19 million AAV,
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts – $14 million AAV
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints – $12,25 million AAV
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers – $12 million AAV
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Who is the paid running back in the NFL?
Saquon Barkley is the highest paid running back in the NFL right now with a $20.6 million average annual salary. Barkley’s contract is worth $1 million more than the Christian McCaffrey contract and is more than $6 million more than the other highest paid running backs.
Highest paid wide receivers in NFL
Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals – $41 million average annual value
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings – $35 million AAV
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys – $34 million AAV
DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers – $33 million AAV
A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles – $32 million AAV
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions – $30.002 million AAV
Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers – $30 million AAV
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins — $30 million AAV
Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals – $28.75 million AAV
Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins — $28.25 million AAV
Who is the paid wide receiver in the NFL?
Ja’Marr Chase is the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL with a $41 million salary, which also makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Chase makes more than $5 million more per season than the other highest paid wide receivers in the NFL in 2025.
Highest paid tight ends in NFL
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs – $17.125 million AAV
T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings – $16.5 million AAV
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers – $15 million AAV
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles – $14.25 million AAV
Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens – $14 million AAV
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns – $13.687 million AAV
Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears – $12.5 million AAV
Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers – $12.1 million AAV
Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans – $12 million AAV
Evan Engram, Denver Broncos – $11.5 million AAV
Who is the paid tight end in the NFL?
Travis Kelce is the highest paid tight end in the NFL right now. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Kelce to a two-year, $34.25 million contract making him the highest paid tight end in NFL history with a $17.125 million AAV.
Highest paid offensive linemen in NFL
Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $28.12 million AAV
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions – $28 million AAV
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers – $27.553 million AAV
Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings — $26 million AAV
Laremy Tunsil, Washington Commanders – $25 million AAV
Andrew Thomas, New York Giants – $23.5 million AAV
Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs – $23.4 million AAV
Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons – $22.5 million AAV
Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles — $22 million AAV
Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles – $21 million AAV
Who is the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL?
Penei Sewell is the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL, earning a $28.12 million annual average salary.
Who is the highest paid offensive guard in the NFL?
Trey SMith is the highest paid offensive guard in the NFL right now with a $23.4 million salary on the franchise tag from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Who is the highest paid center in the NFL?
Kansas City Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey is the highest paid center in the NFL right now, signed to a four-year extension worth $18 million per season.
Highest paid defensive linemen in NFL
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – $40 million AAV
Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 million AAV
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers — $34 million AAV
Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs – $31.75 million AAV
Brian Burns, New York Giants – $28.2 million AAV
Christian Wilkins, Las Vegas Raiders – $27.5 million AAV
Milton Williams, new England Patriots – $26 million AAV
Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans – $24.5 million AAV
Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears — $24.5 million AAV
Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens – $24.5 million AAV
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Highest paid edge rushers in NFL
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – $40 million AAV
Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 million AAV
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers — $34 million AAV
Joshua Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars – $28.25 million AAV
Brian Burns, New York Giants – $28.2 million AAV
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers – $28.002 million AAV
Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans – $24.5 million AAV
Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears — $24.5 million AAV
Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers – $24 million AAV
Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks – $21.5 million AAV
Who is the highest paid edge rusher in the NFL?
Myles Garrett is the highest paid edge rusher in the NFL with a $40 million average annual salary, making him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history.
Highest paid linebackers in NFL
Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens — $20 million AAV
Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers – $19.045 million AAV
Tremaine Edmunds, Chicago Bears — $18 million AAV
Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles – $17 million AAV
Jamien Sherwood, New York Jets – $15 million AAV
Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs – $15 million AAV
Patrick Queen, Chicago Bears – $13.667 million AAV
Terrekk Bernard, Buffalo Bills – $10.535 million AAV
Dre Greenlaw, Denver Broncos – $10.5 million AAV
Ernest Jones, Seattle Seahawks – $9.5 million AAV
Who is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL?
Roquan Smith is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL. After being traded to the Baltimore Ravens last season, Smith signed a contract extension worth $20 million per season.
Highest paid cornerbacks in NFL
Derek Stingley Jr, Houston Texans – $30 million AAV
Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers – $25 million AAV
Jalen Ramsey, Miami Dolphins – $24.1 million AAV
Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos – $24 million AAV
Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers – $21 million AAV
AJ Terrell, Atlanta Falcons – $20.25 million AAV
Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns – $20.1 million AAV
Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints – $19.52 million AAV
Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens – $19.5 million AAV
Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys – $19.4 million AAV
Who is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL?
Derek Stingley Jr is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL right now with a $30 million average annual salary. Stingley’s AAV is more than $5 million more than the other highest paid cornerbacks in the NFL in 2025.
Highest paid safety in NFL
Antoine Winfield Jr, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $21.025 million AAV
Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers – $19 million AAV
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers – $18.4 million AAV
Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals – $18 million AAV
Tre’von Moehrig, Carolina Panthers – $17 million AAV
Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers – $16.75 million AAV
Jessie Bates, Atlanta Falcons — $16.005 million AAV
Jevon Holland, new York Giants – $15.1 million AAV
Camryn Bynum, Indianapolis Colts – $15 million AAV
Who is the highest paid safety in the NFL?
Antoine Winfield Jr is the highest paid safety in the NFL. In May 2024, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Winfield to a four-year extension worth $84.1 million, including $45 million guaranteed. Winfield Jr. is the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
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Highest paid kicker in NFL
Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs – $6.4 million
Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles — $6 million AAV
Matt Gay, Indianapolis Colts – $5.625 million AAV
Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers – $5.501 million AAV
Graham Gano, New York Giants – $5.5 million AAV
Dustin Hopkins, Cleveland Browns – $5.3 million
Ka’imi Fairbairn, Houston Texans – $5.3 million AAV
Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks – $5.275 million AAV
Tyler Bass, Buffalo Bills – $5.1 million AAV
Brandon McManus, Green Bay Packers – $5.1 million AAV
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Who is the highest paid kicker in the NFL?
Harrison Butker is the highest paid kicker in the NFL, earning. a $6.4 million average annual salary.
Who is the highest paid punter in the NFL?
Michael Dickson is the highest paid punter in the NFL, earning a $3.675 million average annual salary from the Seattle Seahawks.
Highest paid punters 2024
Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks – $3.675 million AAV
Jack Fox, Detroit Lions – $3.516 million AAV
A.J. Cole, Las Vegas Raiders – $3 million AAV
Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars – $3 million AAV
Bryan Anger, Dallas Cowboys – $3 million AAV
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NFL practice squad salary
Non-veteran practice squad salary – $12,000 per week or $216,000 for full season
Veteran practice squad salary
$16,100 per week minimum salary or $289,000 for the season
$20,500 per week maximum salary or $370,8000 for the season
What is the minimum salary for NFL practice squad players?
How much do NFL practice squad players make?
Veterans players on an NFL practice squad make a minimum salary of $289,000 per season ($16,100 per week) and a maximum salary of $370,800 ($20,500 per week). Non-veterans receive an NFL practice squad salary of $216,000 per season ($12,000 per week).
Highest paid NFL players FAQ
What is the minimum NFL salary?
The lowest salary in the NFL is $750,000, which is the base salary for rookies that aren’t selected with one of the top picks in the NFL Draft. In a player’s second season under a base value contract, they would earn $870,000 in their second year and $940,000 in year three.
The minimum salary for NFL veterans, those with at least seven years of experience, is $1.165 million. The lowest NFL salary in 2023, per Spotrac, is $1.08 million. Heading into the 2023 season, 185 players have a base salary of $1.08 million.
Who is the highest paid NFL player right now now?
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the highest paid NFL player right now with a $50 million average annual salary. Prescott is the only NFL player making more than $56 million per year.
Who is the highest paid defensive player in the NFL?
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the highest paid defensive player in the NFL with a $40 million annual salary. Garrett is joined by Ja’Marr Chase as the only two non-quarterbacks to be making at least $40 million per year.
Do NFL players get paid in the offseason?
Outside of signing bonuses and roster bonuses, which are paid out on specific dates, NFL players are not paid during the offseason. NFL teams expect them to use that time off to prepare for the upcoming season. Once training camp starts, players then start receiving payments.
Do NFL players get paid weekly?
NFL players are paid each week during the regular season, receiving a weekly percentage of their annual base salary. They can also earn additional incentives in a given week if they reach certain contract incentives that are in place.
Is Patrick Mahomes the highest paid NFL player?
Patrick Mahomes isn’t among the highest-paid NFL players in 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback ranks 13th in average annual salary ($45 million) among the highest paid NFL quarterbacks right now.
Do NFL players pay for their Super Bowl rings?
NFL players do not pay for their Super Bowl ring. The NFL covers the estimated cost ($5,000-$7,000) for up to 150 Super Bowl rings. Any additional rings a team wants after that must be paid for by the organization and team owner.
Is every NFL player a millionaire?
No, there are many NFL players who aren’t millionaires. With 53-man rosters, there are dozens of players in both the NFC and AFC who aren’t millionaires. While the minimum NFL salary is greater than $1 million, that figure is inflated by the highest-paid NFL players.
How much money did Tom Brady make?
Tom Brady received $332.962 million in career earnings, according to Spotrac, across 23 seasons in the NFL. This doesn’t account for the record-setting deal he signed with FOX Sports to serve as a color analyst and brand ambassador, which is worth $375 million over 10 years. Brady’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be over $500 million.
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