Here are the 20 highest-paid NFL players after Lamar’s extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
It’s a good time to be a star quarterback in the NFL.
Lamar Jackson was the latest signal-caller to get paid, agreeing to a five-year, $260 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.
The deal makes Jackson the highest-paid player in NFL history in terms of average annual value ($52 million), just edging out Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts ($51 million) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ($50.27 million).
With Jackson now at the top of the list, here’s a look at the highest-paid players for the upcoming season:
Who are the highest-paid NFL players for 2023?
It’s no surprise that the list of the NFL’s 20 highest-paid players is littered with quarterbacks. The top 14 players in average annual salary are all signal-callers.
Prior to Jackson’s record-setting deal, the aforementioned Hurts led the way with his brand new contract after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance. He shined on the biggest stage, totaling four touchdowns in Philly’s loss. After being selected in the second round in 2020, Hurts’ rookie contract expired one year sooner than his draftmates Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert.
Just behind Hurts is Rodgers, whose salary may or may not be adjusted with the New York Jets. The four-time league MVP is the only other player with an average annual value of over $50 million.
Three other quarterbacks round out the top-six: Russell Wilson ($48.5 million), Kyler Murray ($46.1 million) and Deshaun Watson ($46 million).
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is just outside the top level, coming in at No. 7 while making $45 million in 2023. The reigning league MVP and Super Bowl MVP is somehow underpaid, considering the players who make more than him.
To find the first non-quarterback, you have to go all the way to Aaron Donald at No. 15. The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle – and four-time Defensive Player of the Year – will make $31.67 million in 2023.
Here’s a complete look at the top 20 (per Spotrac):
1. Lamar Jackson, Ravens QB: $52 million
2. Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB: $51 million
3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB: $50.27 million
4. Russell Wilson, Broncos QB: $48.52 million
5. Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB: $46.1 million
6. Deshaun Watson, Browns QB: $46 million
7. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB: $45 million
8. Josh Allen, Bills QB: $43 million
T-9. Daniel Jones, Giants QB: $40 million
T-9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB: $40 million
T-9. Matthew Stafford, Rams QB: $40 million
12. Derek Carr, Saints QB: $37.5 million
13. Kirk Cousins, Vikings QB: $35 million
14. Jared Goff, Lions QB: $33.5 million
15. Aaron Donald, Rams DT: $31.67 million
16. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins WR: $30 million
17. Ryan Tannehill, Titans QB: $29.5 million
18. T.J. Watt, Steelers OLB: $28.002 million
19. Davante Adams, Raiders WR: $28 million
20. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals WR: $27.25 million
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Who will be the NFL player with the highest salary in the 2023 season?
Lamar Jackson’s five-year, $260m extension with the Baltimore Ravens has made him the highest-paid player in NFL history in terms of average annual value at $52m. Available data reveals that there are several quarterbacks among the NFL’s 20 highest-paid players. Jalen Hurts leads the salary list at $51m, followed by Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ($50.27m), then Russell Wilson ($48.52m), Kyler Murray ($46.1m) and Deshaun Watson ($46m). The first non-quarterback, Aaron Donald comes in at no.15 making $31.67m.
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