Here's an updated rundown of the highest-paid players of the 2025 NFL season, both in annual average (AAV) and by position:
Highest-Paid Players by Annual Average (AAV) in 2025
According to Front Office Sports (April 2025), here are the leaders by average annual salary:
Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys) – $60 million
Tied for second: Joe Burrow (CIN), Jordan Love (GB), Trevor Lawrence (JAX), and Josh Allen (BUF) – each at $55 million
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) – $53.1 million
Jared Goff (DET) and Brock Purdy (SF) – approximately $53 million each
Justin Herbert (LAC) – $52.5 million
Lamar Jackson (BAL) – $52 million
Jalen Hurts (PHI) – $51 million
Highest Contracts by Position (AAV)
Quarterback: Dak Prescott – $60 million
Running Back: Saquon Barkley (PHI) – $20.6 million
Wide Receiver: Ja’Marr Chase (CIN) – $40.25 million
Tight End: George Kittle (SF) – $19.1 million
Offensive Tackle: Tristan Wirfs (TB) – $28.12 million
Edge Rusher: Myles Garrett (CLE) – $40 million
Cornerback: Derek Stingley Jr. (HOU) – $30 million
Recent Record Contracts
T.J. Watt (OLB, Steelers) signed a three-year, $123 million extension with $108 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-QB at the moment.
Shortly after, Micah Parsons was traded to the Packers and signed a record-breaking four-year, $188 million contract (average $47 million per year), becoming the highest-paid non-QB player in history.
Overview
Top 5 by AAV (still in 2025):
Dak Prescott – $60M
Tied for second: Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen – $55M
Impressive contracts among non-QBs:
Micah Parsons – $47M AAV (all-time non-QB record)
T.J. Watt – $41M AAV (before Parsons)
Ja’Marr Chase – $40.25M AAV
Myles Garrett – $40M AAV
By position:
RB: Saquon Barkley – $20.6M
TE: George Kittle – $19.1M
OT: Tristan Wirfs – $28.12M
CB: Derek Stingley Jr. – $30M