NFL's Top-Paid Cornerbacks in 2026

Devon Witherspoon's recent contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks has reset the market, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL by average annual value.

The top 3

1. Top 3 Highest-Paid CBs by AAV: Devon Witherspoon leads with $33 million per year, followed by Denzel Ward at $31.1 million, and Trent McDuffie at $31 million, reflecting a rapidly escalating market for elite cornerbacks.
2. CBs with Largest Total Contract Values: Denzel Ward holds the richest overall contract for an active NFL cornerback at $100.5 million, though Trent McDuffie's $124 million deal and Witherspoon's $132 million extension also represent massive total values.
3. Next CBs Poised for Market-Resetting Deals: Christian Gonzalez and Tariq Woolen are among the young cornerbacks who could secure new contracts in the range of $32 million to $35 million per season, further pushing the market.

Sources

• Report: Seahawks make Devon Witherspoon NFL's highest-paid CB - Seattle Sports
• NFL contract: Devon Witherspoon becomes highest-paid cornerback with $132 million deal, here's what it means - The Times of India
• Seahawks, CB Devon Witherspoon agree to 4-year, $132 million deal, AP source says

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