Who is the highest paid non quarterback?

Aaron Donald becomes highest-paid non-QB ever: Here are the richest contracts in NFL history. Aaron Donald will hold off his retirement presser for at least a few more years, as the Los Angeles Rams legend signed a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
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Who is highest-paid receiver in NFL?

The highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL
  • 5) A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles | AAV: $25 million.
  • 4) Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams | AAV: $26.67 million.
  • 3) DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals | AAV: $27.25 million.
  • 2) Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders | AAV: $28.25 million.
  • 1) Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins | AAV: $30 million.
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Who is the lowest paid guy in the NFL?

The Lowest-paid NFL player: Tyrone Swoopes

He slightly earned more in 2019, jumping up to $38,000.
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How much does a non famous NFL player make?

The median salary for all NFL players is $860,000. Not a shabby income, but still far below the $2 million that gets more publicity. For perspective, a starting one-year rookie has a minimum income of $435,000.
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How much do Waterboys make in the NFL?

On average, NFL waterboys make $53,000 per year (according to Stack.com). However, that's just the salary for beginners. For professionals, their salary can be higher as any other highest paid NFL waterboy. That means it depends quite a bit on your entry-level.
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The NFL's Highest Paid Player At Every Position



What is the lowest paid NFL position?

The actual lowest paid position changes slightly each year as contracts change, but these three are always the among the lowest: fullback, tight end and long snapper. The current position earning the least pay is the fullback, with a median income of $616,000. Why is this position the lowest paid?
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Who is the highest paid cornerback?

The highest paid cornerback in the NFL is now the Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey, who makes $20 million in average annual salary. The Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey is second, at $19.5 million. The Saints' Marshon Lattimore is third with an average annual salary of $19.4 million.
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Who is the highest paid athlete?

Forbes' highest-paid athletes
  • Lionel Messi (soccer), $130 million.
  • LeBron James (NBA), $121.2 million.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer), $115 million.
  • Neymar (soccer), $95 million.
  • Stephen Curry (NBA), $92.8 million.
  • Kevin Durant (NBA), $92.1 million.
  • Roger Federer (tennis), $90.7 million.
  • Canelo Alvarez (boxing), $90 million.
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Who is the highest paid receiver?

1. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins ($30 million) Tyreek Hill is reportedly set to earn $30 million in 2022 as he enters the beginning of a four-year $120 million deal. He is guaranteed $72.2 million, according to reports.
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How much does a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader make?

Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders now make $12 an hour and receive $400 for every gameday appearance. That said, some senior-level cheerleaders reportedly earn around $75,000 a year. As the result of a court case, they increased their pay for cheerleaders.
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Do NFL players get paid weekly?

NFL players are paid weekly through the regular season, and there were 18 weeks this season, meaning Mathieu's paycheck was at least $808,333.33. Even if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Mathieu's total postseason pay would be less than 40% of what he sees on his weekly paystub.
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How much do NFL refs make?

Although the official figures are not usually revealed publicly, after the last agreement between the league and the NFL Referees Association it was known that in the 2019 season, referees received earnings of $205,000 on average. This equates to around $12,000 per game, a pretty significant figure.
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Who is the richest NFL player in 2022?

NFL's highest-paid players 2022
  • Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers. Annual salary: $50.3 million. ...
  • Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs. Annual salary: $45 million. ...
  • Josh Allen, QB, Bills. Annual salary: $43 million. ...
  • Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys. ...
  • Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans. ...
  • Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos. ...
  • Jared Goff, QB, Lions. ...
  • Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings.
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Who is the most paid NFL player 2022?

Ranking the NFL's biggest contracts for 2022
  • 1 / 25. 1) Aaron Rodgers (QB), Green Bay Packers - $50.272 million. ...
  • 2 / 25. 2) Deshaun Watson (QB), Cleveland Browns - $46 million. ...
  • 3 / 25. 3) Patrick Mahomes (QB), Kansas City Chiefs - $45 million. ...
  • 4 / 25. 4) Josh Allen (QB), Buffalo Bills - $43 million. ...
  • 5 / 25. ...
  • 6 / 25. ...
  • 7 / 25. ...
  • 8 / 25.
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How much does a lineman make in the NFL?

The average salary of an offensive lineman, any position, in the NFL is $1,267,402, according to "Sports Illustrated." The number is derived from the base salaries of the more than 300 offensive linemen in the league. The average salary does not include bonuses or other compensation.
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Who was the first billionaire athlete?

Michael Jordan was the world's first billionaire athlete. American basketball legend Michael Jordan, who celebrated his 54th birthday on Friday, was the world's first billionaire athlete. Jordan, who is widely considered the greatest basketball player ever, owns an 89% stake in the NBA basketball side Charlotte Hornets ...
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What sport pays the most?

What sport pays the highest?
  1. Basketball.
  2. Combat Sports.
  3. Auto Racing.
  4. Golf.
  5. NFL.
  6. Soccer.
  7. Tennis.
  8. NHL.
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Are any athletes billionaires?

Woods is a billionaire, as is LeBron James, who has brought in $1.16 billion in lifetime earnings and made plenty of his money from smart investments. But they are the only two among these billion-dollar earners to cross that wealth threshold.
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Who is the highest paid pass rusher in the NFL?

The highest paid edge rusher in the NFL is the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt, who makes $28 million a season. Second is the Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa. He makes $27 million in average annual salary.
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Who is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL?

The Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL.
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Who's the highest paid defensive back?

The highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL
  • 5) Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens | AAV: $19.5 million.
  • 4) Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints | AAV: $19.52 million.
  • 3) Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams | AAV: $20 million.
  • 2) Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns | AAV: $20.1 million.
  • Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers | AAV: $21 million.
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Do undrafted players get paid?

The average salary for a rookie is $705,000 which is the league minimum. The undrafted rookie reservation amount last season was more than $160,000, but less than $200,000.
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What is the 2nd highest paid position in the NFL?

With that said, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky has put together a list of the top 10 highest-paid positions in the league. It's no surprise to see that quarterbacks are at the top of the list. The average salary of the top 10 quarterback salaries is $40 million. Coming in at second on the list is wide receiver.
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