NFL's highest-paid edge rushers: Rankings the top 32 Salaries for 2024 season..
If the quarterback is the most important position in the game of football, then it stands to reason that those tasked with preventing quarterbacks from being successful would be tremendously vital.
A dominant pass rusher can dramatically alter a game, enhancing his defense's ability to prevent the forward passing game. A good edge rusher demands multiple blockers in order to keep the quarterback upright, thus freeing up teammates to make plays. A quarterback under pressure is also susceptible to errant throws and, even better, turnovers.
Who is the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL?
Nick Bosa's five-year, $170 million contract signed in 2023 with the San Francisco 49ers makes him not only the top-paid edge rusher, but also the NFL's highest-paid defensive player.
2024 NFL edge rusher salary rankings, List of Top Highest-Paid pass rushers
Here are the edge rusher salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers: $34 million (5 years, $170 million)
2. Joshua Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars: $28.3 million (5 years, $141.3 million)
3. Brian Burns, New York Giants: $28.2 million (5 years, $141 million)
4. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers: $28 million (4 years, $112 million)
5. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns: $25 million (5 years, $125 million)
6 (tie). Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears: $24.5 million (4 years, $98 million)
6 (tie). Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans: $24.5 million (2 years, $49 million)
8. Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers: $24 million (4 years, $96 million)
9. Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders: $23.5 million (5 years, $94 million)
10. Bradley Chubb, Miami Dolphins: $22 million (5 years, $110 million)
11. Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals: $21 million (1 year, $21 million)
12. Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers: $20.2 million (2 years, $40.4 million)
13. Von Miller, Buffalo Bills: $19.1 million (4 years, $76.4 million)
14 (tie). Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers: $19 million (1 year, $19 million)
14 (tie). Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota Vikings: $19 million (4 years, $76 million)
16. Harold Landry, Tennessee Titans: $17.5 million (5 years, $87.5 million)
17. Bryce Huff, Philadelphia Eagles: $17.03 million (3 years, $51.1 million)
18. Alex Highsmith, Pittsburgh Steelers: $17 million (4 years, $68 million)
19 (tie). Uchenna Nwosu, Seattle Seahawks: $15 million (3 years, $45 million)
19 (tie). Haason Reddick, New York Jets: $15 million (3 years, $45 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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