Quarterbacks are the name of the game in American football, and that’s especially true for the highest level of competition.
As such, NFL quarterbacks — especially the transcendent talents — are paid handsomely for their influence on the outcome of games and the ability to elevate entire franchises.
The 12 highest-paid players in the NFL today are quarterbacks, and every one of them on this top 25 list is making at least $9 million annually, on average. The top 12, however, are all paid north of $50 million per season.
Here’s a look at each signal-caller’s current contract and AAV.
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Highest-Paid NFL Quarterbacks, by Average Annual Value
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- AAV:$63.1 million
- Contract details: 8 years, $504.7 million
2. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
- AAV:$60 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $240 million
T-3. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
- AAV:$55 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $55 million
T-3. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
- AAV:$55 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $220 million
T-3. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
- AAV:$55 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $275 million
T-3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
- AAV:$55 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $275 million
T-3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- AAV:$55 million
- Contract details: 6 years, $330 million
T-8. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- AAV:$53 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $212 million
T-8. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
- AAV:$53 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $265 million
10. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- AAV:$52.5 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $262.5 million
11. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- AAV:$52 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $260 million
12. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- AAV:$51 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $255 million
13. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
- AAV:$46 million
- Contract details: 5 years, $230 million
14. Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts
- AAV:$44 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $88 million
15. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
- AAV:$33.5 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $105.5 million
16. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- AAV:$33.3 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $100 million
T-17. Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers
- AAV:$22.5 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $22.5 million
T-17. Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins
- AAV:$22.5 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $67.5 million
19. Justin Fields, Kansas City Chiefs
- AAV:$20 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $40 million
20. Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals
- AAV:$15.5 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $15.5 million
21. Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders
- AAV:$14.3 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $57.2 million
22. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
- AAV:$12.2 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $48.8 million
23. Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders
- AAV:$11.3 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $11.3 million
24. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
- AAV:$9.8 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $39.4 million
25. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
- AAV:$9.4 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $37.9 million
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