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SPORTS
American Football
Most Lucrative NFL Contracts
This list features players that have secured the largest contract deals in the history of the National Football League (NFL).
RANK | PLAYERS | TEAM | LENGTH | VALUE |
1 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | 10 years (2020-2030) | $450m |
2 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills | 6 years (2025-2031) | $330m |
3 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | 5 years (2023-2028) | $275m |
4 | Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 years (2024-2029) | $275m |
5 | Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers | 5 years (2025-2030) | $265m |
6 | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | 5 years (2023-2028) | $262.5m |
7 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | 5 years (2023-2028) | $260m |
8 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 years (2023-2028) | $255m |
9 | Russell Wilson | Denver Broncos | 5 years (2022-2027) | $242.5m |
10 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys | 4 years (2024-2028) | $240m |
References
The Analyst (2024) They Were Shown the Money: The Highest-Paid NFL Players. Available at: https://theanalyst.com/2024/07/the-highest-paid-nfl-players (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Over The Cap (2025) Deshaun Watson Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money, and Contract History. Available at: https://overthecap.com/player/deshaun-watson/5596 (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
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