NFL's highest-paid linebackers: Look at the top salaries for LBs for 2024 season
A midseason trade from the Chicago Bears to the Baltimore Ravens worked out quite well for Roquan Smith.
Smith escaped Chicago, an NFC North doormat last season, for a team that qualified for the playoffs. In January, the Ravens awarded Smith with a contract extension that made him the league's highest-paid linebacker.
Smith, was the NFL's third-leading tackler last season and was voted the team MVP despite playing only nine games for the Ravens.
Who is the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL?
In the extension signed in January, 2023, Smith received a five-year, $100 million contract from the Ravens, with $45 million in guarantees.
2023 NFL linebacker, LBs salary rankings, Top 30 Highest Paid Linebackers List
Here are the linebacker salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens: $20 million (5 years, $100 million)
2. Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers: $19 million (5 years, $95.2 million)
3. Tremaine Edmunds, Chicago Bears: $18 million (4 years, $72 million)
4. Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills: $14.2 million (2 years, $28.3 million)
5. Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh Steelers: $13.7 million (3 years, $41 million)
6. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Cleveland Browns: $12.5 million (3 years, $37.5 million)
7. Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans: $11.3 million (3 years, $34 million)
8. Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts: $10.4 million (3 years, $31.3 million)
9 (tie). Bobby Okereke, New York Giants: $10 million (4 years, $40 million)
9 (tie). Foyesade Oluokun, Jacksonville Jaguars: $10 million (3 years, $30 million)
11. Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals: $9 million (4 years, $36 million)
12. Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins: $8.8 million (3 years, $26.3 million)
13 (tie). C.J. Mosley, New York Jets: $8.6 million (2 years, $17.3 million)
13 (tie). Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints: $8.6 million (2 years, $17.3 million)
15. Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $8.5 million (1 year, $8.5 million)
16. Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers: $8.2 million (2 years, $16.4 million)
17 (tie). Kenneth Murray, Tennessee Titans: $7.8 million (2 years, $15.5 million)
17 (tie). Blake Cashman, Minnesota Vikings: $7.8 million (3 years, $22.5 million)
19. Kaden Elliss, Atlanta Falcons: $7.2 million (3 years, $21.5 million)
20. Jerome Baker, Seattle Seahawks: $7 million (1 year, $7 million)
21 (tie). Ja'Whaun Bentley, New England Patriots: $6.8 million (2 years, $13.5 million)
21 (tie). Germaine Pratt, Cincinnati Bengals: $6.8 million (3 years, $20.3 million)
23 (tie). T.J. Edwards, Chicago Bears: $6.5 million (3 years, $19.5 million)
23 (tie). Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders: $6.5 million (1 year, $6.5 million)
25. Drue Tranquill, Kansas City Chiefs: $6.3 million (3 years, $19 million)
26 (tie). Alex Anzalone, Detroit Lions: $6.3 million (3 years, $18.8 million)
26 (tie). Josey Jewell, Carolina Panthers: $6.3 million (3 years, $18.8 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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