Archive · 18 Sep 2025
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.
- When
- The contracts and the status are valid for the 2025 season.
- Where
- NFL teams across the United States.
- Why
- The players have high salaries due to their performance and importance to their teams.
- 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