Who’s the Highest Paid Quarterback in the NFL?
The highest paid quarterback in the NFL is currently Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions. He signed a five-year contract extension in 2017 worth $135 million.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady became the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history thanks to a new contract extension with the New England Patriots. The extension is worth $57 million over three years, and includes a $28 million signing bonus, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
That means Brady will average $23.3 million per year over the next three seasons, which tops the previous record of $22 million per year set by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The extension comes as Brady is set to enter his age-41 season, and it gives him some financial security as he enters the latter stages of his career. It also puts him in position to retire as a Patriot, which is something he has said he wants to do.
Aaron Rodgers
In 2018, Aaron Rodgers will earn an annual salary of $33.5 million. This makes him the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. His salary is $2 million higher than the second highest paid quarterback, Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons. Rodgers’ total earnings, including bonuses and endorsements, are estimated to be $76 million this year.
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is the highest paid quarterback in the NFL with an annual salary of $32 million. He also has the highest average salary per year at $27.5 million.
Ben Roethlisberger
As of September 2019, NFL quarterbacks are the highest-paid players in the league, with an average annual salary of $4.72 million. The average salary for all other positions is $2.87 million.
There are 32 quarterbacks in the NFL who make an annual salary of $1 million or more. The highest-paid quarterback in the NFL is Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who makes an annual salary of $37.5 million.
