Who is the highest paid player in the NFL, and who signed the biggest contracts around the league? Here's a look at the 10 highest paid players in the NFL.
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All 10 players on the top 10 signed contracts worth at least $100,000,000, all with at least $30,000,000 guaranteed at signing. One player outside the top 10 also fits those criteria — Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt.
Other players who just miss the top 10 include Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who all signed contracts worth at least $90,000,000.
Here's the top 10 most expensive contracts in the NFL (contract information courtesy of Spotrac).
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1. Matthew Stafford, QB — Detroit Lions
Contract Value: $135,000,000
Average Per Year: $27,000,000
Guaranteed Money: $60,500,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2023
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2. Derek Carr, QB — Oakland
Contract Value: $125,000,000
Average Per Year: $25,000,000
Guaranteed Money: $40,000,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2023
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3. Andrew Luck, QB — Indianapolis
Contract Value: $122,970,000
Average Per Year: $24,594,000
Guaranteed Money: $44,000,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2022
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4. Ndamukong Suh, DT — Miami
Contract Value: $114,375,000
Average Per Year: $19,062,500
Guaranteed Money: $59,955,000
Length: 6 years
Free Agent Year: 2021
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5. Von Miller, OLB — Denver
Contract Value: $114,100,000
Average Per Year: $19,016,667
Guaranteed Money: $42,000,000
Length: 6 years
Free Agent Year: 2020
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6. Aaron Rodgers, QB — Green Bay
Contract Value: $110,000,000
Average Per Year: $22,000,000
Guaranteed Money: $33,250,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2020
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7. Cam Newton, QB — Carolina
Contract Value: $103,800,000
Average Per Year: $20,760,000
Guaranteed Money: $41,000,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2021
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8. Matt Ryan, QB — Atlanta
Contract Value: $103,750,000
Average Per Year: $20,750,000
Guaranteed Money: $30,000,000
Length: 5 years
Free Agent Year: 2019
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9. Fletcher Cox, DT — Philadelphia
Contract Value: $102,600,000
Average Per Year: $17,100,000
Guaranteed Money: $36,299,000
Length: 6 years
Free Agent Year: 2023
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10. Justin Houston, OLB — Kansas City
Contract Value: $101,000,000
Average Per Year: $16,833,333
Guaranteed Money: $32,500,000
Length: 6 years
Free Agent Year: 2021
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