Who Has The Highest Contract In The NFL?
The National Football League is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. The highest-paid player in the NFL is currently Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who makes an annual salary of $35 million.
Tom Brady
As of September 8th, the highest paid NFL player is Tom Brady, with an annual salary of $27.5 million. The 41-year-old quarterback is currently in his 20th season with the New England Patriots, and has won a record six Super Bowl titles.
Russell Wilson
As of September 2019, the highest contract in the NFL belongs to quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the Seahawks in April 2019, which includes a $65 million signing bonus. Wilson’s average annual salary of $35 million is the highest in NFL history.
Ben Roethlisberger
As of September 2019, the highest contract in the NFL is held by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His eight-year, $144 million contract extension runs through the 2021 season.
Aaron Rodgers
As of September 2018, the highest-paid NFL player is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension in 2018, which averages out to $33.5 million per year. This made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
Kirk Cousins
As of September 2018, the highest contract in the NFL goes to Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Signed in 2018, Cousins’ contract is worth $84 million over 3 years, with $28 million per year average. This makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL.
