Who Is The Highest Paid NFL Player?

The highest paid NFL player changes every year. The current highest paid NFL player is Drew Brees, who makes $25 million per year.

The Highest Paid Players by Position

NFL quarterbacks are the highest paid players in the league. In 2019, the average annual salary for a QB was $4.1 million. The next highest paid position is defensive end, with an average salary of $2.9 million.

Quarterbacks

The highest paid NFL player is currently Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. He signed a 10-year contract extension with the team in 2020 worth up to $503 million dollars, which made him the richest player in NFL history.

Other high-paid quarterbacks include:

-Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $160 million deal in March 2020.

-Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, who signed a four-year, $140 million extension in 2019.

-Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers, who signed a five-year, $137.5 million deal in 2018.

Running Backs

When it comes to NFL salaries, running backs are near the bottom of the list. The average salary for a running back is $1.1 million, which ranks 20th among all NFL positions. The median salary for a running back is even lower, at just $600,000.

There are a few running backs who are making significantly more than the average salary, however. The highest-paid running back in the NFL is LeSean McCoy of the Buffalo Bills, who has a base salary of $8 million for the 2016 season. McCoy is followed by Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, whose base salary is $7 million.

Wide Receivers

DeAndre Hopkins, Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals is the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL. He signed a 2-year, $54.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals in 2019. His annual salary is $27.25 million.

Tight Ends

The tight end position has seen a recent surge in salaries, with the top players at the position earning an average of $7 million per year. This is due in part to the increased use of tight ends in the passing game, as well as the fact that many of the top tight ends are also excellent blockers. The following list includes the ten highest-paid tight ends in the NFL, based on their average annual salaries.

1. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs – $10 million
2. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers – $9 million
3. Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles – $8.5 million
4. Evan Engram, New York Giants – $6.6 million
5. Jared Cook, New Orleans Saints – $6.2 million
6. Austin Hooper, Atlanta Falcons – $5.9 million
7. Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins – $5.7 million
8. Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings – $5.6 million
9. Darren Waller, Oakland Raiders – $5.4 million
10. Hunter Henry, Los Angeles Chargers – $5.2 million

The Highest Paid Players by Team

The NFL has a salary cap in place that limits the amount of money that teams can spend on their players. While this may seem like it would limit the amount of money that players can make, it actually has the opposite effect. The salary cap creates a lot of competition for the top players in the league and the teams that can pay the most are often the ones that are the most successful. So, who are the highest paid NFL players?

The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have the highest-paid player in the NFL, with Tom Brady taking home an annual salary of $20 million. This is closely followed by the Green Bay Packers, who have Aaron Rodgers as their highest-paid player, with an annual salary of $19 million.

The Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers, the Packers’ Quarterback, is currently the highest paid player in the NFL.

The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, and they are also one of the most lucrative. The team has an estimated value of $4 billion, and they generate an annual revenue of $620 million. The Cowboys are the highest-earning team in the NFL, and they have been for several years. In 2017, the team generated a record $860 million in revenue.

The Cowboys have a large and loyal fan base, which helps to drive their financial success. The team has an estimated 160 million fans worldwide. In the United States, the Cowboys are the most popular NFL team, with an estimated 27 million fans. The Cowboys’ success on the field also contributes to their financial dominance. The team has won five Super Bowl titles and eight NFC Championships. They have also made 33 playoff appearances, which is more than any other NFL team.

The Cowboys’ popularity and success have translated into big money for the team’s players. Over the years, numerous Cowboys players have been among the highest-paid players in the NFL. In 2019, quarterback Dak Prescott became the highest-paid player in franchise history when he signed a four-year deal worth $160 million. Prescott’s deal included a $66 million signing bonus, which is the largest signing bonus ever given to an NFL player. Linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is also among the highest-paid Cowboys players after signing a five-year extension worth $105 million in 2019.

The Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have several players who are among the highest paid in the NFL. Quarterback Russell Wilson is the highest paid player on the team, with an annual salary of $26.5 million. Defensive end Cliff Avril is second, with an annual salary of $13 million. Other high-paid players on the Seahawks include linebacker Bobby Wagner ($10.6 million), safety Kam Chancellor ($9 million), and wide receiver Doug Baldwin ($8.25 million).

The Highest Paid Players by Overall Salary

NFL players are some of the highest paid athletes in the world. The average NFL player salary is $2.7 million per year. However, there are a handful of players that make significantly more than that. These are the highest paid NFL players by overall salary.

The Top 10 Highest Paid Players

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints – $25 million
2. Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers – $24.1 million
3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers – $23.2 million
4. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions – $22 million
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots – $20.5 million
6. Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders – $20 million
7. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings – $28 million
8. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks – $26 million
9. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers – $33.5 million
10. Matthew Ryan, Atlanta Falcons – $30 million

The Top 5 Highest Paid Players

1.Jimmy Garoppolo – $27,5 million
2.Derek Carr – $25 million
3.Matthew Stafford – $27 million
4.Ben Roethlisberger – $23,2 million
5.Kirk Cousins – $22,8 million