Highest-paid NFL players by position: What are the top 5 highest-paid positions in the NFL?
In this article, we delve into the top 5 highest-paid players in the NFL based on their positions on the gridiron.
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The National Football League, a thrilling carnival of athletic prowess and raw passion, has dominated the sporting landscape of North America for decades. Despite facing limitations in its fan following compared to other European soccer leagues, the NFL has more than made up for it with its unparalleled financial returns.
In fact, the NFL has firmly established its position as the wealthiest sporting league in the world, raking in a jaw-dropping $17,035 million in gross revenues during the entire 2022 season. This financial might is a testament to the incredible earning potential of footballers in the league.
In this article, we delve into the top 5 highest-paid players in the NFL based on their positions on the gridiron and the staggering salaries they command. So buckle up and get ready to explore the stratospheric heights of NFL earnings!
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#5. Offensive Lineman: San Francisco 49ers’ Trent Williams ($23.01 million)
The fifth highest-paid NFL player sorted on the basis of position is San Francisco 49ers’ offensive lineman, Trent Williams. The 34-year-old became the highest-paid offensive lineman in the history of the NFL in 2021 when he signed a $138.06 million worth six-year contract extension, including an annual payment of $23.01 million.
#4. Edge Rusher: Pittsburgh Steelers’ T.J. Watt ($28 million)
Coming in at the fourth position in the list of the highest-paid players in the NFL based on position is Pittsburgh Steelers’ edge rusher, T.J. Watt. The 28-year-old signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers in 2021, which sees him pocket a total of $28 million annually. At that time, Watt was the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, a record that would be later broken by someone on this very list.
#3. Wide Receiver: Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill ($30 million)
Miami Dolphins shook up the market for wide receivers by offering a bumper deal to former Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning star, Tyreek Hill. He joined the Dolphins in 2022, on a $30 million salary annually, in what became the biggest deal offered to wide receiver ever in the league.
#2. Interior defensive lineman: Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald ($31.7 million)
Defenses are as important as offenses, and the Los Angeles Rams hold a very rich valuation for their veteran defensive lineman Aaron Donald. The 31-year-old signed a huge contract extension with the Rams in 2022, which guaranteed him an annual pay of $31.7 million in the first year itself. It’s one of those deals which would make a starting quarterback jealous and it’s no surprise that he earns more than 12 NFL signal callers, currently.
#1. Quarterback: Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ($50.3 million)
It is no surprise that a quarterback tops the list of the best-earning position in the NFL. Historically considered the most important position in the game, quarterbacks form the core offensive outlet for a franchise. Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is the highest earning player in his position, earning a whopping $50.3 million annually from his latest contract extension that came in 2022. However, the name might quickly change in the coming days, with Rodgers reportedly eyeing a move to the New York Jets.
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