Highest-paid players at every NFL position: Jahmyr Gibbs joins top earners with historic RB contract

A look at the markets by position for 2026

The top 3

  1. Top Quarterback Contracts: Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys currently holds the highest annual average value (AAV) contract in the NFL at $60 million, followed by Patrick Mahomes at $63.09 million after a recent extension, and Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, and Jordan Love all at $55 million AAV.
  2. Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback: Will Anderson Jr. became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after signing a three-year, $150 million deal with the Houston Texans, averaging $50 million annually. Previously, Micah Parsons held the record with a $47 million AAV deal with the Green Bay Packers.
  3. Top Defensive Player Contracts: Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles is the highest-paid defensive tackle with a four-year, $152 million extension, including $106 million guaranteed, averaging $38 million annually. T.J. Watt previously held the highest non-QB defensive contract at $41 million AAV.

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