NFL's Top 25 Highest-Paid Quarterbacks Right Now

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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