Now that Joe Burrow is the NFL's richest player, here's a look at the QBs he surpassed on the highest-paid list
Joe Burrow got paid source: AP Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is now the highest-paid player in NFL history. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick received a five-year, $275 million extension — an average $55 million per season — as he heads into his fourth year.
Jacksonville Jaguars signal caller Trevor Lawrence or perhaps Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears could be next in line to own the title. But for now, here are the QBs that Burrow — the 2021 Comeback Player of the Year and 2022 Pro Bowler — eclipsed in salary (by annual value).
Justin Herbert
source: AP Average annual value: $52.5 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2023
Lamar Jackson
source: AP Average annual value: $52 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2023
Jalen Hurts
source: AP Average annual value: $51 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2023
Aaron Rodgers
source: AP Average annual value: $50.2 million
Years: 4
Signed: 2022
Russell Wilson
source: AP Average annual value: $48.5 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2022
Kyler Murray
source: AP Average annual value: $46.1 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2022
Deshaun Watson
source: AP Average annual value: $46 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2022
Patrick Mahomes
source: AP Average annual value: $45 million
Years: 10
Signed: 2020
Josh Allen
source: AP Average annual value: $43 million
Years: 6
Signed: 2021
Daniel Jones
source: AP Average annual value: $40 million
Years: 4
Signed: 2023
Dak Prescott
source: AP Average annual value: $40 million
Years: 4
Signed: 2021
Matthew Stafford
source: AP Average annual value: $40 million
Years: 5
Signed: 2022
Derek Carr
source: AP Average annual value: $37.5 million
Years: 4
Signed: 2023
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