NFL's highest-paid Running Backs: List of 2025 Top RBs salary rankings..
It has been a frustrating offseason for running backs, a position that is experiencing reduced financial muscle in the modern-day NFL.
During the past couple months, several of the game's best backs have had trouble reaching deals with teams for what they feel is fair-market value.
Who are the highest-paid running backs in the NFL for the 2025 season?
The position continues to be among the most underpaid in the league, with six running backs currently set to make at least $10 million per season in average annual salary, led by a running back who is earning an average of $20.6 million per season.
There are 19 RBs set to make at least $5 million a season in average salary per year.
Here's a look at the top 10 highest paid running backs in the league for 2025, ranked by average annual salary, per overthecap.com, a site that tracks NFL player contracts (through Sept, 2025).
Who is the highest-paid NFL running back?
The Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley is currently the highest-paid running back in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $20.6 million.
His current contract has a total value of $41.2 million, with a total guaranteed amount of $36 million.
2025 NFL RB salary rankings, Top 10 Highest Paid Running Backs List
Here are the running back salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley: $20.6 million
2. San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey: $16 million
3. Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor: $14 million
4. New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara: $12.3 million
5. Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs: $12 million
6. Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones: $10 million
7. Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon: $9.9 million
8. Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner: $9.5 million
9. Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery: $9.1 million
10. New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson: $9 million
.
Full List of NFL's highest paid players by Each Position in 2025 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
______
0 Comments