Highest Paid NFL Players 2025: Highest Paid NFL NFL Players by Position Right Now

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.

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15. Derek Stingley Jr, cornerback, Houston Texans – $30 million salary

Derek Stingley Jr. became the first cornerback in NFL history to sign a contract with a $30 million average annual value. 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.

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14. Sauce Gardner, cornerback, New York Jets – $30.1 million salary

Sauce Gardner is the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. In July, the New York Jets signed the former fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to a four-year deal worth $120.4 million. Gardner’s deal just passed the average annual value of fellow draft class member Derek Stingley r ($30 million) and Gardner also received $85.403 million guaranteed in the deal. Fortunately for New York, Gardner’s cap hit won’t exlipse $20 million until the 2027 season.

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13. Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Kansas City Chiefs – $31.75 million salary

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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12. A.J. Brown, wide receiver, Philadelphia Eagles – $32 million salary

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.

11. Terry McLaurn, Washington Commanders – $32.333 million salary

After a prolonged training camp holdout, the Washington Commanders worked out an extension with Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin right ahead of the 2025 season. McLaurin’s three-year deal, worth $32.333 million per season, just pushed him ahead of DK Metcalf for sixth place among the highest-paid NFL wide receivers. With McLaurin under contract through 2028, his age-33 season, there’s an outside chance he spends his entire NFL career with Washington.

10. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets – $32.5 million salary

• Garrett Wilson contract: 4 years, $130 million
• Garrett Wilson AAV: $32.5 million
• Garrett Wilson free agent: 2031
• Total Guaranteed: $90 million

In July 2025, the New York Jets made Garrett Wilson one of the highest-paid wide receivers in NFL history. A former first-round pick, Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth $130 million in total value. He will play out the final year of his rookie contract, with the new four-year contract keeping him under team control through the 2030 season. Wilson’s $32.5 million AAV ranks fifth among wide receivers behind Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and DK Metcalf.

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9. D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers – $33 million salary

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.

8. CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys – $34 million salary

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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7. Nick Bosa, edge rusher, San Francisco 49ers – $34 million salary

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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6. Justin Jefferson, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings – $35 million salary

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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5. Maxx Crosby, edge rusher, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 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.

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4. Myles Garrett, edge rusher, Cleveland Browns – $40 million salary

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 became highest-paid defensive player in NFL history until the T.J. Watt contract. Fortunately for Garrett, he still holds the mark for the most total guarantees ($122.796 million) awarded to any player outside of Ja’Marr Chase.

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3. Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals – $41 million salary

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.

2. T.J. Watt, edge rusher, Pittsburgh Steelers – $41 million salary

Midway through training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed T.J. Watt, the former 2017 first-round pick, taken with the 30th overall pick, to a three-year extension worth $123 million. Watt’s average annual value passed the Myles Garrett contract ($40 million), but the length of the deal kept him under the total guarantees. Still, Watt received a $40 million signing bonus and his $123 million contract came with $108 million guaranteed at signing.

1. Micah Parsons, edge rusher, Green Bay Packers – $46.5 million annually

• Micah Parsons contract: 4 years, $188 million
• Micah Parsons guarantees: $120 million
• Micah Parsons career earnings: $62.25 million
• Micah Parsons AAV: $46.5 million

The Green Bay Packers traded two first-round picks to make edge rusher Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Parsons’ contract, worth $46.5 million per season, blows past the previous mark set by T.J. Watt ($41 million per year) and rivals some of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, as he’s making more than Kyler Murray ($46.1 million). It’s a massive price to pay, but Green Bay adds a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate in his prime.

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11. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – $51 million salary

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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10. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – $52 million salary

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.

9. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – $52.5 million salary

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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8. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers – $53 million salary

Brock Purdy, the last pick (262nd overall) in the 2022, is now one of the highest paid NFL players right now. After making just $2.85 million in the first three years of his rookie-scale contract, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback signed a $265 million contract in May 2025. The deal included $182.55 million total guaranteed, with a $40 million signing bonus and it ties the Jared Goff contract in terms of AAV for the highest paid NFL quarterbacks right now. It’s the largest contract ever for a seventh round pick in NFL Draft history.

7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions – $53 million salary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

1. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles – $20.6 million AAV
2. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers – $19 million AAV
3. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens – $15 million AAV
4. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts – $14 million AAV
5. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints – $12,25 million AAV
6. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers – $12 million AAV
7. James Cook, Buffalo Bills –$11.5 million AAV
8. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams – $11 million AAV
9. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings – $10 million AAV
10. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals – $9.5 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 many of his peers.

Highest paid wide receivers in NFL

1. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals – $40.25 million average annual value
2. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings – $35 million AAV
3. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys – $34 million AAV
4. DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers – $33 million AAV
5. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets – $32.5 million AAV
6. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders – $32.333 million AAV
7. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles – $32 million AAV
8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions – $30.002 million AAV
9. Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers – $30 million AAV
10. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins — $30 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 $40.25 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

1. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers – $19.1 million AAV
2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals – $19 million AAV
3. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs – $17.125 million AAV
4. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings – $16.5 million AAV
5. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens – $14 million AAV
6. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns – $13.687 million AAV
7. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys – $12.5 million AAV
8. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears – $12.5 million AAV
9. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers – $12.1 million AAV
10. Jonnu Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers – $12.01 million AAV
11. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans – $12 million AAV
12. Evan Engram, Denver Broncos – $11.5 million AAV

Who is the paid tight end in the NFL?

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is the highest-paid tight end in the NFL right now, earning a $19.1 million average annual salary. Kittle is the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.

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Highest paid offensive linemen in NFL

1. Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers – $28.5 million AAV
2. Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $28.12 million AAV
3. Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions – $28 million AAV
4. Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers – $27.553 million AAV
5. Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings — $26 million AAV
6. Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles – $25 million AAV
7. Laremy Tunsil, Washington Commanders – $25 million AAV
8. Bernhard Raimann, Indianapolis Colts – $25 million AAV
9. Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys – $24 million AAV
10. Andrew Thomas, New York Giants – $23.5 million AAV

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Who is the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL?

Rashawn Slater is the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL, earning a $28.5 million annual average salary.

Who is the highest paid offensive guard in the NFL?

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith is the highest paid offensive guard in the NFL right now with a $24 million average annual salary, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history.

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

1. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – $40 million AAV
2. Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans – $35.6 million AAV
3. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 million AAV
4. Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers — $34 million AAV
5. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs – $31.75 million AAV
6. Milton Williams, New England Patriots – $26 million AAV
7. Zach Allen, Denver Broncos – $25.5 million AAV
8. Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears — $24.5 million AAV
9. Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens – $24.5 million AAV
10. Alim McNeil, Detroit Lions – $24.25 million AAV

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Highest paid edge rushers in NFL

1. Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers – $47 million AAV
2. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers – $41 million AAV
3. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – $40 million AAV
4. Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans – $35.6 million AAV
5. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – $35.5 million AAV
6. Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers — $34 million AAV
7. Joshua Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars – $28.25 million AAV
8. Brian Burns, New York Giants – $28.2 million AAV
9. Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears — $24.5 million AAV
10. Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers – $24 million AAV

Who is the highest paid edge rusher in the NFL?

Green Bay Packers’ Micah Parsons is the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL with a $47 million average annual salary, making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

Highest paid linebackers in NFL

1. Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers – $21 million AAV
2. Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens — $20 million AAV
3. Tremaine Edmunds, Chicago Bears — $18 million AAV
4. Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles – $17 million AAV
5. Jamien Sherwood, New York Jets – $15 million AAV
6. Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs – $15 million AAV
7. Patrick Queen, Chicago Bears – $13.667 million AAV
8. Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans – $11.333 million AAV
9. Terrell Bernard, Buffalo Bills – $10.535 million AAV
10. Dre Greenlaw, Denver Broncos – $10.5 million AAV

Who is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL?

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL, earnign $21 million per season. Warner is the highest paid linebacker in NFL history.

Highest paid cornerbacks in NFL

1. Sauce Gardner, New York Jets – $30.1 million AAV
2. Derek Stingley Jr, Houston Texans – $30 million AAV
3. Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers – $25 million AAV
4. Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos – $24 million AAV
5. Jalen Ramsey, Pittsburgh Steelers – $21.175 million AAV
6. AJ Terrell, Atlanta Falcons – $20.25 million AAV
7. Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns – $20.1 million AAV
8. Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints – $19.52 million AAV
9. Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens – $19.5 million AAV
10. Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys – $19.4 million AAV

Who is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL?

Sauce Gardner is the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL right now with a $30.1 million average annual salary.

Highest paid safety in NFL

1. Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens – $25.1 million AAV
2. Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions – $21.5 million AAV
3. Antoine Winfield Jr, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $21.025 million AAV
4. Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers – $19 million AAV
5. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Miami Dolphins – $18.4 million AAV
6. Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals – $18 million AAV
7. Tre’von Moehrig, Carolina Panthers – $17 million AAV
8. Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers – $16.75 million AAV
9. Jessie Bates, Atlanta Falcons — $16.005 million AAV
10. Jevon Holland, New York Giants – $15.1 million AAV

Who is the highest paid safety in the NFL?

Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton is the highest-paid safety in the NFL, with a $25.1 million average annual value. Hamilton’s deal beat the previous mark, ($21.5 million in the Kerby Joseph contract), by $3.6 million per season.

Highest paid kicker in NFL

1. Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs – $6.4 million
2. Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles — $6 million AAV
3. Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers – $5.501 million AAV
4. Ka’imi Fairbairn, Houston Texans – $5.3 million AAV
5. Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks – $5.275 million AAV
6. Tyler Bass, Buffalo Bills – $5.1 million AAV
7. Brandon McManus, Green Bay Packers – $5.1 million AAV
8. Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers – $5 million AAV
9. Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals – $4.667 million
10. Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Raiders – $4.6 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

1. Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks – $3.675 million AAV
2. Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars – $4 million AAV
3. A.J. Cole, Las Vegas Raiders – $3.95 million AAV
4. Jack Fox, Detroit Lions – $3.516 million AAV
5. Bryan Anger, Dallas Cowboys – $3 million AAV

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 who 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?

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is the highest paid defensive player in the NFL, earning a $41 million salary that is the highest in NFL history for a non-quarterback.

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.