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NFL's Highest-Paid Players of 2025: Mahomes, Allen, Herbert
Some NFL players make a lot of money!
Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert are at the top of the list, with huge contracts.
These contracts involve the money a player gets over the number of years, as well as additional options.
Even defensive players like Micah Parsons get a lot of money, but generally, quarterbacks are paid the most because they are the most important players on offense.
These players also get money from companies to endorse their products.
Patrick Mahomes is the highest-paid player at $78 million.
Josh Allen's contract averages $55 million a year.
Justin Herbert has a $262.5 million contract, which includes a $45 million option bonus.
Dak Prescott's contract averages $60 million annually, but he altered his deal to create salary cap space.
Tua Tagovailoa has a four-year, $212.4 million contract.
- Who
- Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa, and Micah Parsons
- What
- The highest-paid NFL players in 2025 based on contract values.
- Where
- NFL teams across the United States.
- When
- The contracts and the status are valid for the 2025 season.
- Why
- The players have high salaries due to their performance and importance to their teams.
Key facts
- Top Earner
- Patrick Mahomes - $78 million
- Second Highest Earner
- Josh Allen - $73 million
- Third Highest Earner
- Justin Herbert - $71 million
- Micah Parsons' Contract
- $188 million total, $47 million AAV (non-QB)
- Dak Prescott's Contract
- $240 million over 4 years, $60 million AAV
- Tua Tagovailoa's Contract
- $212.4 million over 4 years
Quotes
Tua Tagovailoa
Miami Dolphins quarterback
“It felt good to get hit again. Maybe that’s not what people want to hear, but as we’re getting ready and getting started to get back into the normal routine of what a season would feel like, it feels good to get out there, get sacked a little bit.”
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“I think once people see Tyreek score on Sunday, everyone will forget about that.”
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Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
“I think [legacy is] always in the back of your mind, even from the beginning of my career.”
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Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback
“Listen, everyone's going to have their day,”
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