These are the best paid players in the NFL for the season according to the ranking for their average annual salary according to Over The Cap. The list of the best paid players is headed by quarterback Derek Carr.
1) Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders – $25,000,000
2) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts – $24,594,000
3) Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals – $24,350,000
4) Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints – $24,250,000
5) Kirk Cousins, Washintong Redskins – $23,943,600
6) Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens – $22,133,333
7) Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers – $22,000,000
8) Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks – $21,900,000
9) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers – $21,850,000
10) Eli Manning, New York Giants – $21,000,000
11) Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers – $20,812,500
12) Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers – $20,760,000
13) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons – $20,750,000
14) Tom Brady, New England Patriots – $20,500,000
15) Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins – $19,250,000
16) Von Miller, Denver Broncos – $19,083,333
Source: NFL.com
