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Ranking the NFL's Biggest Contracts for 2025
Linebacker T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth $123 million. The deal makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with an average salary of $41 million per year. Take a look at the top 25 highest-paid NFL players, ranked by the average annual value of their contracts according to Over the Cap.
1) Dak Prescott (QB), Dallas Cowboys - $60 million
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T-2) Josh Allen (QB), Buffalo Bills - $55 million
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T-2) Joe Burrow (QB), Cincinnati Bengals - $55 million
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T-2) Trevor Lawrence (QB), Jacksonville Jaguars - $55 million
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T-2) Jordan Love (QB), Green Bay Packers - $55 million
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6) Tua Tagovailoa (QB), Miami Dolphins - $53.1 million
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T-7) Brock Purdy (QB), San Francisco 49ers - $53 million
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T-7) Jared Goff (QB), Detroit Lions - $53 million
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9) Justin Herbert (QB), Los Angeles Chargers - $52.5 million
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10) Lamar Jackson (QB), Baltimore Ravens - $52 million
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11) Jalen Hurts (QB), Philadelphia Eagles - $51 million
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12) Kyler Murray (QB), Arizona Cardinals - $46.1 million
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13) Deshaun Watson (QB), Cleveland Browns - $46 million
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T-14) Patrick Mahomes (QB), Kansas City Chiefs - $45 million
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T-14) Kirk Cousins (QB), Atlanta Falcons - $45 million
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16) T.J. Watt (OLB), Pittsburgh Steelers - $41 million
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17) Ja'Marr Chase (WR), Cincinnati Bengals - $40.25 million
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T-18) Myles Garrett (DE), Cleveland Browns - $40 million
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T-18) Matthew Stafford (QB), Los Angeles Rams - $40 million
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20) Geno Smith (QB), Las Vegas Raiders - $37.5 million
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21) Danielle Hunter (DE), Houston Texans - $35.6 million
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22) Maxx Crosby (DE), Las Vegas Raiders - $35.5 million
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23) Justin Jefferson (WR), Minnesota Vikings - $35 million
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T-24) Nick Bosa (DE), San Francisco 49ers - $34 million
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T-24) CeeDee Lamb (WR), Dallas Cowboys - $34 million
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