One look at the list of the highest paid players on each team reveals that quarterbacks are often the highest paid player on NFL teams.

But not always.

Several NFL teams have quarterbacks still on their rookie deals, while others have chosen to put a premium on some other positions. Some teams have edge rushers , wide receivers , defensive linemen , offensive linemen and cornerbacks as their highest-paid player for the upcoming season.

Take a look at each team's highest-paid player for the 2025 season, from a team whose highest-paid player makes $60 million in average annual salary to a team whose highest-paid player makes $23.3 million per year.

NFL's highest-paid players by team in 2025 (average salary per year):



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