Lamar Jackson was the highest-paid player in the NFL — for three months. Jackson has been dethroned as the league’s highest-paid player in terms of average annual value, as the Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert agreed to an extension reportedly worth $262.5 million over five years — an average annual salary of $52.5 million a year.
With Herbert agreeing to his massive extension, all eyes are on Joe Burrow, as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is set to receive a mammoth contract in the near future. Here’s a look at the top contracts in the NFL and where Herbert stacks up.
Top contracts in total value
Top contracts in average annual value
| Player | Average Annual Value | Total Years | Year Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | $52.5 million | 5 | 2023 |
| Lamar Jackson | $52 million | 5 | 2023 |
| Jalen Hurts | $51 million | 5 | 2023 |
Aaron Rodgers | $50.2 million | 4 | 2022 |
| Russell Wilson | $48.5 million | 5 | 2022 |
| Kyler Murray | $46.1 million | 5 | 2022 |
| Deshaun Watson | $46 million | 5 | 2022 |
Patrick Mahomes | $45 million | 10 | 2020 |
Josh Allen | $43,005,667 | 6 | 2021 |
| Daniel Jones | $40 million | 4 | 2023 |
Dak Prescott | $40 million | 4 | 2021 |
Matthew Stafford | $40 million | 5 | 2022 |
Derek Carr | $37.5 million | 4 | 2023 |
Most guaranteed money in contracts
| Player | Guaranteed Money | Year Signed |
|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | $230 million | 2022 |
| Justin Herbert | $218.7 million | 2023 |
| Kyler Murray | $189.5 million | 2022 |
| Lamar Jackson | $185 million | 2023 |
| Jalen Hurts | $179.3 million | 2023 |
Russell Wilson | $161 million | 2022 |
Aaron Rodgers | $150.8 million | 2022 |
| Josh Allen | $150 million | 2021 |
Patrick Mahomes | $141.5 million | 2020 |
Matthew Stafford | $130 million | 2022 |
Dak Prescott | $126 milion | 2021 |
$110 million | 2019 |
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Author: Jeff Kerr
July 25, 2023 | 7:41 pm
