Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:53 AM
The 12 highest-paid players in the NFL (12 images)
By Wade Sheridan
Here's a look at the NFL's 12 highest paid players, based on the annual value of their contracts. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow tops the list with $55 million a year. All 12 players on the list are quarterbacks.
Joe Burrow, $55 million
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on September 10, 2023. Burrow, who makes $55 million a year, signed a 5-year, $275 million contract extension last off-season. He sustained a season-ending wrist injury November 13, 2023, in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
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Justin Herbert, $52 million
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (L) runs by the Las Vegas Raiders' Isaac Rochell (R) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on October 1, 2023. Herbert makes $52 million a year and signed a 5-year, $262.5 million contract extension last off-season. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
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Lamar Jackson, $52 million
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks at the play clock at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on September 24, 2023. Jackson makes $52 million annually and signed a 5-year, $260 million contract extension last off-season. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
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Jalen Hurts, $51 million
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on September 25, 2023. Hurts, who makes $51 million a year, signed a 5-year, $255 million contract extension last off-season. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI
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