Highest paid NFL player by position

QB- Dak Prescott ($60 million per year)

With yet another historic deal, Dak Prescott has secured his position as the NFL's highest-paid player beating the likes of Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Jordan Love. His four-year, $240 million deal signed prior to the start of the 2024-25 season guarantees him $231 million over the coming years making this the biggest deal of his career.

WR- Ja'Marr Chase ($40.3 million per year)

Chase proved his worth to the Bengals with a monstrous season on offense (1,708 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns). The wideout inked a four-year, $161 million deal becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback this off-season. He stands to earn an average of $40.3 million per year, the highest in comparison to his peers.

TE- George Kittle ($19.1 million per year)

The future Hall of Fame tight end beat Trey McBride to become the highest-paid tight end by $100,000! George Kittle renegotiated his deal with the 49ers to a four-year, $76.4 million deal. He continues to be consistent on offense while being elite at run-blocking.

RB- Saquon Barkley ($20.6 million per year)

Last season has been unforgettable for Saquon Barkley. The running back changed the trajectory of his career after joining the Philadelphia Eagles. A 2,000-yard rushing season and a Super Bowl win were enough for Howie Roseman to offer him a lucrative extension making him the highest-paid running back in the league. He is currently playing on a two-year, $41.2 million deal.

LT- Tristan Wirfs ($28.1 million per year)

The 26-year-old tackle has had a frutiful NFL journey so far. In five seasons, Wirfs is a Super Bowl champion and a five-time Pro Bowler. His current deal keeps him in Tampa Bay through the 2029 season and is worth $140.6 million.

LG- Landon Dickerson ($21 million per year)

The Eagles made Dickerson a happy man before the 2024 season by signing him to a four-year, $84 million deal. The guard went on to have a Pro Bowl-worthy season. His deal pays him an average of $21 million per year.

C- Creed Humphrey ($18 million per year)

The Chiefs understood early on that without a reliable offensive line, Patrick Mahomes would not be able to do much. In 2021, they drafted Humphrey to improve the O-line, and it has been one of the smartest decisions the team has made in recent history. Humphrey inked a four-year, $72 million deal that keeps him in KC through the 2028 season.

RG- Chris Lindstrom ($20.5 million per year)

Lindstrom is the epitome of consistency. He became the first interior O-lineman to break into the $100 million club in 2023. The Falcons star has made the Pro Bowl for three consecutive seasons, and has earned every dollar.

RT- Penei Sewell ($28 million)

Sewell has been an elite O-lineman in the NFL since entering the league in 2021. He thrived on the Detroit Lions last season, going on to make the Top 100 Players list of 2024. Sewell inked a four-year, $112 million deal in 2024 and earns $28 million on average per year.

DT- Chris Jones ($31.8 million per year)

Jones was on the verge of leaving Kansas City two years ago, but the Chiefs understood he was the heart of the team's defensive line. Chris Jones went on to ink a five-year, $158 million deal with the Chiefs with an average salary of $31.8 million, and $95 million of the sum guaranteed.

EDGE- Myles Garrett ($40 million per year)

Shortly after expressing his intent to part ways with the Browns, Myles Garrett made a drastic turnaround by inking a four-year, $160 million deal with the team. With a minimum of 12 sacks in the past five seasons, Garrett's contract makes him the highest-paid defensive player. His dominance has made him deserving of a $40 million annual salary.

LB- Fred Warner ($21 million per year)

The 28-year-old Warner is just one of two players to have been a first-team All-Pro in the last four of his five seasons. Fred Warner was handsomely compensated since 2021, but his new three-year deal worth $63 million has now made him the highest-paid player at his position.

CB- Derek Stingley Jr. ($30 million per year)

The star corner had an unforgettable off-season as he inked a three-year, $90 million deal beating his Panthers' counterpart, Jaycee Horn to become the highest-paid player at his position. Stingley Jr. finished last season with the lowest completion percentage of 48.1 and a lower passer rating of 52.5 amongst all players with at least 100 targets. Additionally, he has recorded five interceptions in the each of his last two years.

S- Kerby Joseph ($21.5 million per year)

Ever since Joseph became the first safety since Ed Reed to record four or more interceptions in his first three seasons in the NFL, it was only a matter of time before he became the highest-paid player at his position. Detroit was impressed by his nine-interception season, 29.2 passer rating, and wasted no time in offering him a four-year, $86 million deal in April.