Top NFL's highest paid quarterbacks: Ranking the QBs salary for 2024 NFL season
- 32 NFL quarterbacks now make at least $5 million in average salary per year per overthecap.com, a site that tracks NFL player contracts (through Nov. , 2024).
Hours before the first Sunday of the 2024 season kicked off, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed on a record four-year, $240 million deal, per multiple reports. The deal not only makes Prescott the highest-paid quarterback, but also the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Prescott's new deal includes $231 million guaranteed, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Who is the highest-paid NFL quarterback?
Dak Prescott's new four-year, $240 million deal makes him the league's first $60 million per year player. Prescott leapfrogged the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love as the highest-paid NFL QB.
Top 30 NFL's highest paid quarterbacks List, 2024 NFL QB salary rankings
(average salary per year)
Here are the quarterback salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys: $60 million (4 years, $240 million)
2 (tie). Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals: $55 million (5 years, $275 million)
2 (tie). Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars: $55 million (5 years, $275 million)
2 (tie). Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers: $55 million (4 years, $220 million)
5. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins: $53.1 million (4 years, $212.4 million)
6. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: $53 million (4 years, $212 million)
7. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers: $52.5 million (5 years, $262.5 million)
8. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: $52 million (5 years, $260 million)
9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: $51 million (5 years, $255 million)
10. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals: $46.1 million (5 years, $230.5 million)
11. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns: $46 million (5 years, $230 million)
12 (tie). Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: $45 million (10 years, $450 million)
12 (tie). Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons: $45 million (4 years, $180 million)
14. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: $43 million (6 years, $258 million)
15 (tie). Daniel Jones, New York Giants: $40 million (4 years, $160 million)
15 (tie). Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: $40 million (4 years, $160 million)
17 (tie). Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints: $37.5 million (4 years, $150 million)
17 (tie). Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets: $37.5 million (4 years, $112.5 million)
19. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $33.3 million (3 years, $100 million)
20. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks: $25 million (3 years, $75 million)
21. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders: $12.5 million (2 years, $25 million)
22. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings: $10 million (1 year, $10 million)
23. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears: $9.9 million (4 years, $39.5 million)
24. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers: $9.8 million (4 years, $37.9 million)
25. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders: $9.4 million (4 years, $37.7 million)
26. Drake Maye, New England Patriots: $9.2 million (4 years, $36.6 million)
27. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans: $9.1 million (4 years, $36.3 million)
28. Zach Wilson, Denver Broncos: $8.8 million (4 years, $35.1 million)
29. Trey Lance, Dallas Cowboys: $8.5 million (4 years, $34.1 million)
30. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts: $8.5 million (4 years, $33.9 million)
31. Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots: $8 million (1 year, $8 million)
32. Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders: $6 million (1 year, $6 million)
Full List of NFL's highest paid players by Each Position in 2024 Season:
Highest-Paid Quarterbacks | Highest-Paid Running backs |
Highest-Paid Wide receivers | Highest-Paid Tight ends |
Highest-Paid Cornerbacks | Highest-Paid Safeties |
Highest-Paid Linebackers | Highest-Paid Offensive-linemen |
Highest-Paid Defensive-linemen | Highest-Paid Edge rushers |
Highest paid Kickers | Highest-Paid Punters |
Highest paid Offensive Guards | Highest-Paid Centers |
Highest paid players: Overall Rankings
Highest-Paid Players By position | Highest-Paid Players By team
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