The NFL's highest-paid offensive tackles: Look at 2024 OTs salary rankings
Offensive tackles are among the most important players on the football. Tasked with protecting the quarterback against aggressive edge rushers, offensive tackles often go up against some of the quickest and most-skilled defensive players.
Going back to the 1997 NFL draft, only quarterbacks (20), pass rushers (four) or offensive tackles (three) have been selected with the No. 1 overall pick.
Joe Thomas — who played 11 seasons at left tackle — was not among those top picks, but the No. 3 overall selection in the 2007 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns is a 2023 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Who is the highest-paid NFL offensive tackle, OT?
Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive tackle after agreeing to terms on a five-year, $140 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in early August making him the highest-paid offensive tackle in the NFL.
2024 NFL offensive tackle salary rankings, Top 30 Highest Paid Offensive Tackles List
Here are the offensive tackle salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Tristan Wirfs (RT), Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $28.1 million (5 years, $140.6 million)
2. Penei Sewell (RT), Detroit Lions: $28 million (4 years, $112 million)
3. Trent Williams (LT), San Francisco 49ers: $27.5 million (3 years, $82.66 million)
4. Christian Darrisaw (LT), Minnesota Vikings: $26 million (4 years, $104 million)
5. Laremy Tunsil (LT), Houston Texans: $25 million (3 years, $75 million)
6. Andrew Thomas (LT), New York Giants: $23.5 million (5 years, $117.5 million)
7. Jordan Mailata (LT), Philadelphia Eagles: $22 million (3 years, $66 million)
8. Dion Dawkins (LT), Buffalo Bills: $20.02 million (3 years, $60.1 million)
9 (tie). Jawaan Taylor (RT), Kansas City Chiefs: $20 million (4 years, $80 million)
9 (tie). Lane Johnson (RT), Philadlephia Eagles: $20 million (4 years, $80 million)
9 (tie). Taylor Decker (LT), Detroit Lions: $20 million (4 years, $80 million)
12. Michael Onwenu (RT), New England Patriots: $19 million (3 years, $57 million)
13. Tytus Howard (RT), Houston Texans: $18.7 million (3 years, $56 million)
14. Brian O'Neill (RT), Minnesota Vikings: $18.5 million (5 years, $92.5 million)
15. Jake Matthews (LT), Atlanta Falcons: $18.5 million (3 years, $55.5 million)
16t. Spencer Brown (RT), Buffalo Bills: $18 million (4 years, $72 million)
16t. Kolton Miller (LT), Las Vegas Raiders: $18 million (3 years, $54 million)
18. Cam Robinson (LT), Jacksonville Jaguars: $17.6 million (3 years, $52.8 million)
19 (tie). Mike McGlinchey (RT), Denver Broncos: $17.5 million (5 years, $87.5 million)
19 (tie). Braden Smith (RT), Indianapolis Colts: $17.5 million (4 years, $70 million)
21 (tie). Garett Bolles (LT), Denver Broncos: $17 million (4 years, $68 million)
21 (tie). Taylor Moton (RT), Carolina Panthers: $17 million (5 years, $85 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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