The NFL's highest-paid players
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes tops the list.
Quarterbacks dominate the list of the NFL’s highest-paid players by average annual salary.
The NFL’s salary cap limits the earning potential of individual players in any given season. However, the league’s highest-paid stars are still capable of earning tens of millions of dollars in a single year.
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Top salaries were expected to rise in the coming years after league officials and the NFL Players Association reached terms on a new collective-bargaining agreement earlier this year. The deal grants players a larger share of league revenue compared to the previous labor agreement.
At present, it’s unclear if the coronavirus pandemic will impact NFL revenue to an extent that the salary cap is affected. The league is planning to play out a traditional 17-week schedule this fall.
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FOX Business breaks down the NFL’s highest-paid players by to the average annual value of their contracts, according to Spotrac data.
Patrick Mahomes, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Average annual pay: $50 million
AVENTURA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during the Kansas City Chiefs media availability prior to Super Bowl LIV at the JW Marriott Turnberry on January 28, 2020 in Aventura, Florida. (Photo b
Russell Wilson, quarterback, Seattle Seahawks
Average annual pay: $35 million
Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before taking on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Ben Roethlisburger, quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Average annual pay: $34 million
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Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers, quarterback, Green Bay Packers
Average annual pay: $33.5 million
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Imag
Jared Goff, quarterback, Los Angeles Rams
Average annual pay: $33.5 million
Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before playing the Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
Kirk Cousins, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings
Average annual pay: $33 million
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts on the sidelines after being sacked on a third down during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Santa Cla