NFL's Highest-Paid Players: A Comprehensive Breakdown

The NFL has witnessed a surge in player salaries, with lucrative contracts becoming the norm. This article delves into the highest-paid players at every position, providing insights into their earnings and contract details.

Quarterback

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Dak Prescott, $61.6 million
  2. Joe Burrow (CIN), $61.3 million
  3. Jordan Love (GB), $58.3 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Deshaun Watson, $230 million
  2. Dak Prescott (DAL), $229 million
  3. Joe Burrow (CIN), $219 million

Running Back

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Saquon Barkley, $20.6 million
  2. Christian McCaffrey (SF), $19 million
  3. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $14 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Saquon Barkley, $36 million
  2. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $26.5 million
  3. Christian McCaffrey (SF), $24 million

Wide Receiver

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Justin Jefferson, $35 million
  2. CeeDee Lamb (DAL), $34 million
  3. A.J. Brown (PHI), $32 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Justin Jefferson, $110 million
  2. CeeDee Lamb (DAL), $100 million
  3. A.J. Brown (PHI), $84 million

Tight End

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Travis Kelce, $17.1 million
  2. T.J. Hockenson (MIN), $16 million
  3. George Kittle (SF), $15.3 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. T.J. Hockenson, $42.5 million
  2. George Kittle (SF), $40 million
  3. Mark Andrews (BAL), $37.6 million

Offensive Tackle

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Penei Sewell, $30 million
  2. Tristan Wirfs (TB), $28.6 million
  3. Trent Williams (SF), $27.6 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Tristan Wirfs, $88.24 million
  2. Christian Darrisaw (MIN), $74.5 million
  3. Penei Sewell (DET), $70 million

Guard

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Chris Lindstrom, $21.8 million
  2. Robert Hunt (CAR), $21 million
  3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $20.9 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Robert Hunt, $63 million
  2. Chris Lindstrom (ATL), $62.7 million
  3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $60 million

Center

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Creed Humphrey, $18 million
  2. Frank Ragnow (DET), $14 million
  3. Lloyd Cushenberry (TEN), $12.6 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Creed Humphrey, $50 million
  2. Frank Ragnow (DET), $42 million
  3. Ryan Kelly (IND), $34 million

Cornerback

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Jalen Ramsey, $24.1 million
  2. Pat Surtain II (DEN), $24 million
  3. Jaire Alexander (GB), $21.8 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Pat Surtain II, $73.9 million
  2. Denzel Ward (CLE), $71.25 million
  3. Marshon Lattimore (NO), $68.3 million

Safety

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $21.5 million
  2. Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $19.6 million
  3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $18.6 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $45 million
  2. Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $42 million
  3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $36 million

Edge Rusher

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Nick Bosa, $34.7 million
  2. Josh Hines-Allen (JAX), $31 million
  3. T.J. Watt (PIT), $30.5 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Nick Bosa, $119.9 million
  2. Myles Garrett (CLE), $100 million
  3. Josh Hines-Allen (JAX), $88 million

Defensive Tackle

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Chris Jones, $31.7 million
  2. Christian Wilkins (LV), $28 million
  3. Alim McNeill (DET), $24 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Chris Jones, $101 million
  2. Christian Wilkins (LV), $82.7 million
  3. Quinnen Williams (NYJ), $66 million

Off-Ball Linebacker

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Roquan Smith, $20 million
  2. Fred Warner (SF), $19.5 million
  3. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $19 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Roquan Smith, $60 million
  2. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $45 million
  3. Fred Warner (SF), $40.5 million

Kicker

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Harrison Butker, $6.5 million
  2. Justin Tucker (BAL), $6.2 million
  3. Jake Elliott (PHI), $6 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Harrison Butker, $17.75 million
  2. Justin Tucker (BAL), $17.5 million
  3. Jake Elliott (PHI), $14.1 million

Long-Snapper

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Luke Rhodes, $1.67 million
  2. Joe Cardona (NE), $1.63 million
  3. Zach Wood (NO), $1.62 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Tyler Ott, $2.8 million
  2. Thomas Hennessy (NYJ), $2.62 million
  3. Joe Cardona (NE), $2.6 million

Punter

• Highest three-year APY:

  1. Michael Dickson, $3.9 million
  2. Jack Fox (DET), $3.6 million
  3. Tress Way (WSH), $3.3 million

• Total guaranteed money:

  1. Michael Dickson, $8.5 million
  2. Jack Fox (DET), $7.5 million
  3. Tress Way (WSH), $6.4 million