In the January chill of Arrowhead Stadium, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen delivered a playoff quarterback duel for the ages. Tony Romo called their play in the fourth quarter home and away “perfect” on the TV show.
In the end, it was Mahomes, from his own 25-yard line with just 13 seconds on the clock, who tapped the Bills defense on two easy shots to help send the game into overtime.
The Chiefs won, but the two star quarterbacks proved their worth and helped explain why the NFL’s 10 highest-paid players all play in that position.
Here is Over The Cap’s list of the top 10 highest paid quarterbacks in the league – highest paid. Period.
Who is the highest paid NFL player? :Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson among the top 10
Who is the highest paid NFL quarterback?
The highest paid quarterback in the league is Aaron Rodgers. The 38-year-old signed a three-year contract extension in March with the Packers worth more than $150 million. He will average over $50 million per season.
Case in the desert:Kyler Murray and Arizona Cardinals agree to five-year contract extension
NFL QB Salary Rankings 2022
Here’s the quarterback salary ranking based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers: $50.3 million ($150.8 million, 3-year contract)
2. Kyler Murray, Cardinals: $46.1 million ($230.5 million, 5-year deal)
3. Deshaun Watson, Browns: $46 million ($230 million, 5-year deal)
4. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: $45 million ($450 million, 10-year contract)
5. Josh Allen, Invoices: $43 million ($258 million, 6-year contract)
6. Derek Carr, Raiders: $40.47 million ($121.4 million, 3-year contract)
T-7. Dak Prescott, Cowboys: $40 million (4-year contract, $160 million)
T-7. Matt Stafford, Rams: $40 million ($160 million, 4-year deal)
T-9. Kirk Cousins, Vikings: $35 million (one-year, $35 million deal)
T-9. Russell Wilson, Broncos: $35 million ($140 million, 4-year deal)
11. Jared Goff, Lions: $33.5 million ($134 million, 4-year contract)
12. Carson Wentz, Commanders: $32 million ($128 million, 4-year contract)
13. Matt Ryan, Colts: $30 million ($150 million, 5-year deal)
14. Ryan Tannehill, Titans: $29.5 million ($118 million, 4-year contract)
15. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers: $27.5 million ($137.5 million, 5-year deal)
16. Tom Brady, Buccaneers: $25 million (one-year contract)
17. Jameis Winston, Saints: $14 million ($28 million, 2-year deal)
18. Marcus Mariota, Falcons: $9.375 million ($18.75 million, 2-year contract)
19. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: $9.19 million ($36.79 million, 4-year contract)
20. Joe Burrow, Bengals: $9.04 million ($36.19 million, 4-year contract)
21. Zach Wilson, Jets: $8.787 million ($35.15 million, 4-year contract)
22. Trey Lance, 49ers: $8.52 million ($34.1 million, 4-year contract)
23. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: $7.567 million ($30.275 million, 4-year contract)
24. Sam Darnold, Panthers: $7.564 million ($30.2 million, 4-year contract)
25. Mitchell Trubisky, Steelers: $7.4 million ($14.28 million, 2-year contract)
26. Justin Herbert, Chargers: $6.6 million ($26.57 million, 4-year contract)
27. Teddy Bridgewater, Dolphins: $6.5 million (one-year contract)
28. Daniel Jones, Giants: $6.4 million ($25.6 million, 4-year contract)
29. Tyrod Taylor, Giants: $5.5 million ($11 million, 2-year contract)
30. Mason Rudolph, Steelers: $4.98 million (one-year contract)
31. Baker Mayfield, Carolina Panthers: $4.85 million (one-year contract)
32. Justin Fields, Bears: $4.7 million ($18.87 million, 4-year contract)
33. Jacoby Brissett, Browns: $4.65 million (one-year deal)
34. Mac Jones, Patriots: $3.89 million ($15.58 million, 4-year contract)
35. Kenny Pickett, Steelers: $3.51 million ($14.06 million contract)
T-36. Joe Flacco, Jets: $3.5 million (one-year contract)
T-36. Case Keenum, Invoices: $3.5 million (one-year contract)
T-36. Geno Smith, Seahawks: $3.5 million (one-year contract)
NFL Salary Rankings by Position
