SportsNFL’s 20 highest-paid players set to earn $1.07 billion during the 2026 season
Sportico reports a 7% increase over the prior year, with Patrick Mahomes leading the earnings list for a second straight year.
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Sportico reports that the NFL’s 20 highest-paid players are set to earn a combined $1.07 billion during the 2026 season, up 7% from the prior year. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads for the second consecutive year. The outlet says his June extension reworked his existing deal to a value just shy of $505 million from 2026 to 2033. Mahomes is set to earn a league-best $56.8 million on the field during the 2026 season.
NFL’s 20 highest-paid players set to earn $1.07 billion during the 2026 season
Sportico reports a 7% increase over the prior year, with Patrick Mahomes leading the earnings list for a second straight year.
TLDR
Sportico reports that the NFL’s 20 highest-paid players are set to earn a combined $1.07 billion during the 2026 season, up 7% from the prior year. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads for the second consecutive year. The outlet says his June extension reworked his existing deal to a value just shy of $505 million from 2026 to 2033. Mahomes is set to earn a league-best $56.8 million on the field during the 2026 season.
