{"id":555564,"date":"2026-03-23T15:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/555564\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:46:09","slug":"most-guaranteed-money-at-every-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/555564\/","title":{"rendered":"Most guaranteed money at every position"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who are the NFL\u2019s highest-paid players at every position?<\/p>\n

We tracked the best-paid players at 16 different positions — including long-snapper — and will keep the numbers updated as more records get broken. To get the full picture on the top earners in this league, we sorted positions by two categories, which in a few cases have the same player at No. 1.<\/p>\n

Salary information courtesy of Roster Management System.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start the highest-paid quarterbacks:<\/p>\n

Quarterback<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Dak Prescott, $61.6 million<\/p>\n

Signed: September 2024 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Joe Burrow<\/a> (CIN), $61.3 million<\/p>\n

3. Jordan Love<\/a> (GB), $58.3 million<\/p>\n

4. Trevor Lawrence<\/a> (JAX), $56.9 million<\/p>\n

5. Jared Goff<\/a> (DET), $55.4 million<\/p>\n

6. Josh Allen<\/a> (BUF), $55.3 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Josh Allen, $250 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2025 (contract ends in 2031)<\/p>\n

2. Deshaun Watson<\/a> (CLE), $230 million<\/p>\n

3. Dak Prescott<\/a> (DAL), $229 million<\/p>\n

4. Joe Burrow<\/a> (CIN), $219 million<\/p>\n

5. Patrick Mahomes<\/a> (KC), $208.1 million<\/p>\n

6. Trevor Lawrence<\/a> (JAX), $200 million<\/p>\n

Running back<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Saquon Barkley, $20.6 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2025 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Christian McCaffrey<\/a> (SF), $19 million<\/p>\n

3. Derrick Henry<\/a> (BAL), $15 million<\/p>\n

4. Kenneth Walker III<\/a> (KC), $14.3 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Saquon Barkley, $36 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2025 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Ashton Jeanty<\/a> (LV), $35.9 million<\/p>\n

3. James Cook (BUF), $30 million<\/p>\n

4. Kenneth Walker III<\/a> (KC), $28.7 million<\/p>\n

Wide receiver<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, $42 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2032)<\/p>\n

2. Ja\u2019Marr Chase (CIN), $38 million<\/p>\n

3. Justin Jefferson<\/a> (MIN), $35 million<\/p>\n

4. CeeDee Lamb<\/a> (DAL), $34 million<\/p>\n

5. DK Metcalf<\/a> (PIT), $33 million<\/p>\n

6. Garrett Wilson<\/a> (NYJ), $32.5 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, $120 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2032)<\/p>\n

2. Ja\u2019Marr Chase (CIN), $112 million<\/p>\n

3. Justin Jefferson<\/a> (MIN), $110 million<\/p>\n

4. CeeDee Lamb<\/a> (DAL), $100 million<\/p>\n

5. Garrett Wilson<\/a> (NYJ), $90 million<\/p>\n

6. Alec Pierce<\/a> (IND), $84 million<\/p>\n

Tight end<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Trey McBride, $19.3 million<\/p>\n

Signed: April 2025 (contract ends 2029)<\/p>\n

2. George Kittle<\/a> (SF), $18 million<\/p>\n

3. T.J. Hockenson<\/a> (MIN), $16 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. T.J. Hockenson, $42.5 million<\/p>\n

Signed: Aug. 2023 (contract ends 2028)<\/p>\n

2. Trey McBride<\/a> (ARI), $37.5 million<\/p>\n

3. George Kittle<\/a> (SF), $35 million<\/p>\n

Offensive tackle<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Penei Sewell, $30 million<\/p>\n

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Rashawn Slater<\/a> (LAC), $28.7 million<\/p>\n

3. Tristan Wirfs<\/a> (TB), $28.6 million<\/p>\n

4. Trent Williams<\/a> (SF), $27.6 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Rashawn Slater, $92 million<\/p>\n

Signed: July 2025 (contract ends in 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Tristan Wirfs<\/a> (TB), $88.2 million<\/p>\n

3. Tyler Smith<\/a> (DAL), $78.8 million<\/p>\n

4. Charles Cross<\/a> (SEA), $75 million<\/p>\n

Guard<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Trey Smith, $23.5 million<\/p>\n

Signed: July 2025 (contract ends in 2028)<\/p>\n

2. Chris Lindstrom<\/a> (ATL), $21.8 million<\/p>\n

3. Zach Tom<\/a> (GB), $21.3 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Trey Smith, $70 million<\/p>\n

Signed: July 2025 (contract ends in 2028)<\/p>\n

2. Robert Hunt<\/a> (CAR), $63 million<\/p>\n

3. Chris Lindstrom<\/a> (ATL), $62.7 million<\/p>\n

Center<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Tyler Linderbaum, $27 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Creed Humphrey<\/a> (KC), $18 million<\/p>\n

3. Cam Jurgens<\/a> (PHI), $17 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Tyler Linderbaum, $60 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Creed Humphrey<\/a> (KC), $50 million<\/p>\n

3.Cam Jurgens<\/a> (PHI), $43.5 million<\/p>\n

Cornerback<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Trent McDuffie, $31 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Sauce Gardner<\/a> (NYJ), $30.1 million<\/p>\n

3. Derek Stingley Jr.<\/a> (HOU), $28.3 million<\/p>\n

4. Jaycee Horn<\/a> (CAR), $28.2 million<\/p>\n

5. Jalen Ramsey<\/a> (PIT), $24.1 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Trent McDuffie, $100 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Sauce Gardner<\/a> (NYJ), $85.4 million<\/p>\n

3.Derek Stingley Jr.<\/a> (HOU), $83.5 million<\/p>\n

4. Pat Surtain II<\/a> (DEN), $73.9 million<\/p>\n

5. Jaycee Horn<\/a> (CAR), $72 million<\/p>\n

Safety<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Kyle Hamilton, $26.4 million<\/p>\n

Signed: August 2025 (contract ends in 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Antoine Winfield Jr.<\/a> (TB), $21.5 million<\/p>\n

3. Derwin James Jr.<\/a> (LAC), $19.6 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Kyle Hamilton, $82 million<\/p>\n

Signed: August 2025 (contract ends in 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Antoine Winfield Jr.<\/a> (TB), $45 million<\/p>\n

3. Derwin James Jr.<\/a> (LAC), $42 million<\/p>\n

Edge rusher<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Micah Parsons, $48.3 million<\/p>\n

Signed: Aug. 2025 (contract ends in 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Aidan Hutchinson<\/a> (DET), $45 million<\/p>\n

3. T.J. Watt<\/a> (PIT), $41 million<\/p>\n

4. Myles Garrett<\/a> (CLE), $40 million<\/p>\n

5. Maxx Crosby<\/a> (BAL), $35.5 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Aidan Hutchinson, $141 million<\/p>\n

Signed: Oct. 2025 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Micah Parsons<\/a> (GB), $136 million<\/p>\n

3. Myles Garrett<\/a> (CLE), $123.5 million<\/p>\n

4. Nick Bosa<\/a> (SF), $119 million<\/p>\n

5. T.J. Watt<\/a> (PIT), $108 million<\/p>\n

Defensive tackle<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Chris Jones, $31.7 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Milton Williams<\/a> (NE), $26.3 million<\/p>\n

3. Alim McNeill<\/a> (DET), $24 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Chris Jones, $101 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Quinnen Williams<\/a> (DAL), $66 million<\/p>\n

3. Milton Williams<\/a> (NE), $63 million<\/p>\n

Off-ball linebacker<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Nik Bonitto, $26.5 million<\/p>\n

Signed: Sept. 2025 (contract ends 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Fred Warner<\/a> (SF), $21 million<\/p>\n

3. Roquan Smith<\/a> (BAL), $20 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Nik Bonitto, $70 million<\/p>\n

Signed: Sept. 2025 (contract ends 2030)<\/p>\n

2. Roquan Smith<\/a> (BAL), $60 million<\/p>\n

3.Fred Warner<\/a> (SF), $56 million<\/p>\n

Kicker<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

T1. Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn, $6.5 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2026 (contract ends in 2028)<\/p>\n

T1. Harrison Butker<\/a> (KC), $6.5 million<\/p>\n

3.Jake Elliott<\/a> (PHI), $6 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Harrison Butker, $17.7 million<\/p>\n

Signed: August 2024 (contract ends in 2028)<\/p>\n

2. Jake Elliott<\/a> (PHI), $14.1 million<\/p>\n

3. Graham Gano<\/a> (NYG), $13.2 million<\/p>\n

Long-snapper<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Reid Ferguson, $1.7 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2025 (contract ends 2028)<\/p>\n

2. Luke Rhodes<\/a> (IND), $1.67 million<\/p>\n

3. Nick Moore<\/a> (BAL), $1.66 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. Trent Sieg, $3.1 million<\/p>\n

Signed: March 2025 (contract ends 2027)<\/p>\n

2. Tyler Ott<\/a> (WSH), $2.8 million<\/p>\n

3. Nick Moore<\/a> (BAL), $2.7 million<\/p>\n

Punter<\/p>\n

Highest three-year APY:<\/p>\n

1. Michael Dickson, $4.25 million<\/p>\n

Signed: June 2025 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Logan Cooke<\/a> (JAX), $4.245 million<\/p>\n

3. AJ Cole<\/a> (LV), $4.243 million<\/p>\n

Total guaranteed money:<\/p>\n

1. AJ Cole, $11 million<\/p>\n

Signed: May 2025 (contract ends in 2029)<\/p>\n

2. Michael Dickson<\/a> (SEA), $10.2 million<\/p>\n

3. Logan Cooke<\/a> (JAX), $10 million<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Who are the NFL\u2019s highest-paid players at every position? We tracked the best-paid players at 16 different positions…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":555565,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[436],"tags":[49,48,514,82],"class_list":["post-555564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nfl","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-nfl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=555564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/555565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=555564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=555564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=555564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}