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NFL’s biggest contracts of 2025: Who tops the earnings list?

November 11, 2025 Kris Isaksen

As NFL salaries soar to historic highs, star quarterbacks continue to dominate the top of the earnings chart. Here's a breakdown of the league’s most lucrative contracts in 2025, ranked by average annual value, starting from number ten and working up to the richest deal in the game today.

10. Lamar Jackson – $52 million

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rounds out the top 10 with a $52 million average annual salary. Known for his dynamic playmaking, Jackson remains one of the league’s most electrifying and highest-paid stars.

9. Justin Herbert – $52.5 million

Justin Herbert has become the face of the Los Angeles Chargers, and his $52.5 million per year deal reflects that status. The former Offensive Rookie of the Year continues to build his legacy as one of the NFL’s premier young quarterbacks.

T-7. Jared Goff – $53 million

After leading the Detroit Lions to a playoff resurgence, Jared Goff secured a significant payday. His $53 million salary ties him with another NFC quarterback and reflects Detroit’s long-term faith in his leadership.

T-7. Brock Purdy – $53 million

San Francisco’s breakout quarterback Brock Purdy has turned a remarkable underdog story into a top-tier contract. Tied with Goff at $53 million annually, Purdy’s ascent from Mr. Irrelevant to franchise cornerstone is nothing short of astonishing.

6. Tua Tagovailoa – $53.1 million

Tua Tagovailoa’s deal with the Miami Dolphins narrowly edges out Purdy and Goff, paying him $53.1 million per year. Despite early career doubts, Tua has solidified his role as Miami’s franchise quarterback.

T-2. Jordan Love – $55 million

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is now tied for the second-highest average salary in the NFL at $55 million. After stepping into Aaron Rodgers' shoes, Love has made a strong case as the future in Wisconsin.

T-2. Trevor Lawrence – $55 million

The Jacksonville Jaguars have locked in their franchise quarterback with a $55 million per year deal. Trevor Lawrence’s steady development has earned him a place among the NFL’s top earners.

T-2. Joe Burrow – $55 million

Joe Burrow, the face of the Cincinnati Bengals, shares the second spot on the salary chart with several others. His $55 million annual contract matches his performance as one of the most clutch quarterbacks in the league.

T-2. Josh Allen – $55 million

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen also earns $55 million annually, keeping him among the NFL elite. Known for his dual-threat ability, Allen continues to carry Buffalo’s championship hopes.

1. Dak Prescott – $60 million

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leads all players with a staggering $60 million average salary. As the highest-paid player in the league, Prescott’s deal sets the new standard for quarterback compensation.