NFL's Top 25 Highest-Paid Running Backs Right Now

The debate over the financial value of a great NFL running back has seemingly swung back and forth in recent years of the salary cap era.

The days of the bellcow back toting the rock 300-400 times per season may be fading fast, but the elite playmakers at the position are still being rewarded for their game-changing production. Just not nearly as highly as their wide receiver and quarterback counterparts — but who is, though?

Still, 14 rushers are earning at least $10 million annually, with the top-of-the-market stars currently commanding over $20 million per year.

Below, we’ve compiled the top 25 highest-paid running backs in the NFL today.

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Highest-Paid NFL Running Backs, by Average Annual Value

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

• AAV: $22.5 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $67.5 million

2. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

• AAV: $22.2 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $66.7 million

3. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

• AAV: $22 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $44 million

4. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

• AAV: $20.6 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $41.2 million

5. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

• AAV: $19 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $38 million

6. Devon Achane, Miami Dolphins

• AAV: $16 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $64 million

7. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

• AAV: $15 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $30 million

8. Breece Hall, New York Jets

• AAV: $14.5 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $43.5 million

9. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

• AAV: $14.3 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $43 million

10. Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals

• AAV: $13.2 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $53 million

T-11. Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints

• AAV: $12 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $48 million

T-11. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers

• AAV: $12 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $48 million

13. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

• AAV: $11.5 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $46 million

14. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

• AAV: $11 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $33 million

15. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

• AAV: $9 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $36 million

16. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

• AAV: $8.9 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $35.9 million

17. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

• AAV: $8.3 million
• Contract details: 4 years, $33.2 million

18. David Montgomery, Houston Texans

• AAV: $8.2 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $16.5 million

T-19. JK Dobbins, Denver Broncos

• AAV: $8 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $16 million

T-19. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

• AAV: $8 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $24 million

T-19. D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears

• AAV: $8 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $24 million

22. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans

• AAV: $7.2 million
• Contract details: 3 years, $21.7 million

23. Kenneth Gainwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• AAV: $7 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $14 million

T-24. Rico Dowdle, Pittsburgh Steelers

• AAV: $6.1 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $12.2 million

T-24. Tyler Allgeier, Arizona Cardinals

• AAV: $6.1 million
• Contract details: 2 years, $12.2 million

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