Who Is the Highest Paid Quarterback in the NFL Today?
The highest paid quarterback in the NFL today is none other than Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the Seahawks in 2019, making him the highest paid player in the NFL at the time.
Tom Brady
As of September 2019, Tom Brady is the highest paid quarterback in the NFL today. He is set to earn an annual salary of $23 million through his contract with the New England Patriots. This makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL, ahead of other quarterbacks such as Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is currently the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. He is scheduled to make $27 million in base salary this year, with a $37 million salary cap number. In addition to his base salary, Drew Brees will also receive a $500,000 signing bonus and a $7.5 million roster bonus.
Aaron Rodgers
As of 2019, Aaron Rodgers is the highest paid quarterback in the NFL, with an annual salary of $33.5 million. Rodgers signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers in 2018, which includes a $57.5 million signing bonus. In addition to his base salary, Rodgers also receives annual payments of $6 million from the Packers’ signing bonus proration and $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses.
Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan is currently the highest paid quarterback in the NFL today. He signed a five-year deal worth $150 million with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018. This made him the first player in NFL history to average $30 million per year. Prior to this, the highest paid quarterback was Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders, who signed a five-year deal worth $125 million in 2017.
