Who Is The Highest Paid Safety In The NFL?
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The highest paid safety in the NFL is a hotly contested title. Some of the league’s top players have held the title at various points in their careers, but there is always someone new waiting to take their place. Who is the highest paid safety in the NFL right now?
Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry is the highest paid safety in the NFL, with an annual salary of $13 million. Berry has been with the Chiefs since 2010, and has made five Pro Bowl appearances. He was also named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2015.
Kam Chancellor, Seattle Seahawks
As of the 2019 NFL season, Kam Chancellor is the highest-paid safety in the league, with an annual salary of $12 million. Chancellor is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2012. He has been a key member of the Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” defense since he was drafted in 2010, helping the team win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.
Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks
Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks: $10 million per year
The highest-paid safety in the NFL is Earl Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks, who earn an annual salary of $10 million.
Devin McCourty, New England Patriots
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is the highest-paid safety in the NFL, with an annual salary of $13.435 million. McCourty has been with the Patriots since 2010, when he was drafted in the first round out of Rutgers. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and was a First-Team All-Pro in 2010.
T.J. Ward, Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward is the highest-paid safety in the NFL, with an annual salary of $8 million. Ward, who is entering his eighth season in the league, signed a four-year, $22 million contract with the Broncos in 2017.
