Who is the NFL's highest paid player? These are the top 10 earners in average salary

Steve Gardner

Quarterback is the most important position on the football field. It's also an extremely lucrative position, both on and off the field.

According to Overthecap.com, the top 10 earners in average salary for the 2021 NFL season are all quarterbacks -- led by Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs at $45 million. Behind him is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills at $43 million.

The full list of the highest-paid NFL players, which are all quarterbacks and all earn at least $29.5 million per year.

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs; $45 million

2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: $43 million

3. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys: $40 million

4. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans: $39 million

5. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, $35 million

6. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers: $33.5 million

7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: $33.5 million

8. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings: $33 million

9. Carson Wentz, Indianapolis Colts: $32 million

10. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: $30 million

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