Who Is the Highest-Paid NFL Player in 2021?
The highest-paid player in the NFL for the 2021 season is believed to be Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who will earn a base salary of $25 million.
Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the highest-paid player in the NFL for the 2021 season, according to Forbes. Wilson will earn an estimated $45 million from salary and endorsements this year. His total earnings are more than $140 million since he entered the league in 2012. 鈥擧e has had an amazing career, both on and off the field,鈥� said Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll of Wilson.
Wilson is followed by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will earn an estimated $40 million this year. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Rodgers is 鈥渁 truly special player and an incredible leader.鈥� Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald comes in at third with an estimated $37.5 million in earnings.
Ben Roethlisberger
In 2021, Ben Roethlisberger is the highest-paid NFL player, with a salary of $45 million. He is followed by Aaron Rodgers, who is set to earn $43 million in 2021. Russell Wilson rounds out the top three, with a salary of $42 million.
Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers, who is entering the final year of his current contract, is set to earn a base salary of $33.5 million in 2021, which is the highest in the NFL. He also has a $6.8 million signing bonus and a $500,000 roster bonus, meaning his total earnings for the season could reach $40.8 million.
Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is currently the highest-paid NFL player in 2021. His average annual salary is $45 million. He is followed by Dak Prescott, who is averaging $40 million per year.
Dak Prescott
As the NFL’s highest-paid player, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will earn an average of $42 million per year over the next four years, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The deal includes a signing bonus of $66 million and is fully guaranteed, making Prescott the first NFL player to average more than $40 million per year.
In addition to his salary, Prescott will also receive a guaranteed $5 million roster bonus each year, as well as annual workout and Pro Bowl bonuses.
The total value of the contract is $160 million, with a maximum value of $164 million if Prescott meets certain incentives.
This deal makes Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history, surpassing the previous record of $39.8 million per year set by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
