The new contract thatDak Prescott signed with the Dallas Cowboysplaces him between the highest-paid players in the NFL. Some rumorslinked thequarterback with a potential move, but he’ll continue at the organization that drafted him in 2016, and that showed once again plenty of confidence in him to be the franchise QB.
The Cowboys #4 already had a great salary in the contract that was coming to an end this year,but the new agreement meansa great improvement to that deal.He will continue at Dallas for another four years in exchange ofmind-blowing figures, which set Prescott to get one of the highest salariesin the NFL.
The terms of the deal between theQB and the franchiseseem unreal, butthereare moreunbelievable contracts for other big names in the league. After this blockbuster deal, we’ll take a look into the five highest salaries in the NFL basedon theaverage salary per year.
5. Jared Goff (QB, Detroit Lions) and Aaron Rodgers (QB, Green Bay Packers)
Jared Goff and Aaron Rodgers have an annual average salary of $33.5 million (Getty)
. Annual average salary: $33,500,000
The recently traded signal-caller from Los Angeles Rams to Detroit Lions is among thefive best-paid players based on annual salary alongside the much more experienced Aaron Rodgers, the veteran gunslinger that still impresses with Green Bay and was named the NFL 2020 season MVP.
4. Russell Wilson (QB, Seattle Seahawks)
Russell Wilson is Seattle Seahawks’ franchise QB (Getty).
. Annual average salary: $35,000,000
RussellWilson is deservedly recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the league, even though he couldn’t repeat the success he had with Seattlein 2013. The Seahawkshavebeen delighted with their franchise QB and that explains the deluxe contract they signed him, although he may be on the move before the new season.
3. Deshaun Watson (QB, Houston Texans)
Deshaun Watson may be looking for another team to challenge for the title (Getty).
. Annual average salary: $39,000,000
The first-round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft soon becamea franchise quarterback for the Houston Texans and turned to be one of the most important figures in the league. Deshaun Watsonis the third-best paid player,above many experienced signal-callers. His time at Houston is probably running out as it is rumored that he will leave, but meanwhile, he still has an astonishing salary.
2. Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys)
Dak Prescott signed a new huge contract with the Cowboys (Getty).
. Annual average salary: $40,000,000
Many NFL fans don’t praise the extraordinary millions that are given to Prescott, but the Cowboys seemconvinced that he’s the right guy and that he deserves such a contract. The QB will earn $160 million after the recent four-year deal that the Cowboys signed him, and he also received a$66 millionsigning bonus,the highest in the league’s history.
1. Patrick Mahomes (QB, Kansas City Chiefs)
Patrick Mahomes is set to be an NFL legend (Getty).
. Annual average salary: $45,000,000
It shouldn’t be a surprise that PatrickMahomes tops this list. He already led Kansas Cityto a long-awaited Super Bowl triumph, and he still has plenty to offer. The Chiefs have signed him to a historic 10-year deal, aiming to secure a potentially legendary QB.
