Listed by Average Annual Salary (AAV)
1. Dak Prescott (QB, Cowboys) – $60 million AAV
Crowned the NFL’s highest-paid player by average per year after signing a four-year, $240 million deal in September 2024.
2. Josh Allen (QB, Bills) – $55 million AAV
Tied with several elite QBs, holding the joint-second highest AAV.
3. Joe Burrow (QB, Bengals) – $55 million AAV
Also shares the second-highest AAV among NFL players.
4. Jordan Love (QB, Packers) – $55 million AAV
In the same tier as Allen and Burrow.
5. Trevor Lawrence (QB, Jaguars) – $55 million AAV
Also matches that elite top-AAV group.
6. Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Dolphins) – $53.1 million AAV
Just slightly below the top tier of quarterbacks.
7. Jared Goff (QB, Lions) – $53 million AAV
Close on Tagovailoa’s heels in pay scale.
8. Brock Purdy (QB, 49ers) – $53 million AAV
Mirrors Goff’s annual average.
9. Justin Herbert (QB, Chargers) – $52.5 million AAV
One of the highest-paid QBs by AAV.
10. Lamar Jackson (QB, Ravens) – $52 million AAV
Just behind Herbert in annual value.
11. Jalen Hurts (QB, Eagles) – $51 million AAV
Rounding out the premium quarterback bracket.
12. Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) – $45 million AAV
Significant figure, though behind his QB peers by AAV.
13. Kirk Cousins (QB, Falcons) – $45 million AAV
On par with Mahomes.
14. Kyler Murray (QB, Cardinals) – $46.1 million AAV
Sits between Hurts and Mahomes in pay scale.
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15. Deshaun Watson (QB, Browns) – $46 million AAV
Slightly below Kyler’s figure.
16. T.J. Watt (Edge, Steelers) – $41 million AAV
Highest-paid non-QB, thanks to a three-year, $123 million extension.
17. Ja’Marr Chase (WR, Bengals) – $40 million AAV
Topped the wide receiver pay charts.
18. Myles Garrett (Edge, Browns) – $40 million AAV
Among the highest-paid defenders.
19. Maxx Crosby (Edge, Raiders) – $35.5 million AAV
Signed an extension making him the highest-paid non-QB at that moment.
20. George Kittle (TE, 49ers) – $19.1 million AAV
Leading pay among tight ends.
21. Penei Sewell (OT, Lions) – $28.12 million AAV
Highest-paid offensive lineman by position.
22. Trey Smith (G, Steelers) – $23.5 million AAV
Topped the guard salary chart.
23. Creed Humphrey (C, Chiefs) – $18 million AAV
Highest-paid center in the league.
24. Derek Stingley Jr. (CB, Texans) – $30 million AAV
Top-paid cornerback.
25. Antoine Winfield Jr. (S, Buccaneers) – $21.025 million AAV
Highest-paid safety in the NFL.
