NFL’s Highest-Paid Players in 2025 – Mahomes Tops the List
When it comes to money in the NFL, quarterbacks continue to rule the financial spotlight. This year, Forbes revealed its 2025 list of the highest-paid players, and at the top sits Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. For the first time in his career, Mahomes claims the number one spot, pulling in an estimated $78 million. That total includes about $50 million from his playing contract and another $28 million from endorsements, sponsorships, and business ventures.
The top ten players together are expected to earn around $571 million this year. That’s actually down from last year’s record $693 million, but still the second-highest combined figure in the sixteen years Forbes has tracked these rankings. What’s striking is how quarterback-heavy the list is—eight out of the ten spots belong to them.
Right behind Mahomes is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills at $73 million, and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers comes in third with $71 million. Each of them signed massive contracts recently, and those deals are showing up in their earnings this season. Allen’s six-year, $330 million deal is especially notable—it set an NFL record for guaranteed money at $250 million.
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At number four sits Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with $57.8 million. Despite a tough injury last season, Prescott signed a deal that reset records for signing bonuses and average annual salary. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa follows him at number five with $54.3 million, supported by his big contract extension and a wide range of endorsements.
Breaking the quarterback streak is Micah Parsons, now with the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade from Dallas. Parsons lands at number six with $48.2 million. His new four-year, $188 million deal set records for a defensive player in total value, average annual pay, and guaranteed money.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts takes the seventh spot with $47.5 million, while at number eight is Travis Kelce, the only other non-quarterback on the list. Kelce, widely known now as Taylor Swift’s fiancé, brings in $47.3 million, but what stands out is that the majority—$30 million—comes from his work off the field, including his popular “New Heights” podcast and endorsements.
Rounding out the list are more quarterbacks, showing just how dominant the position has become in terms of financial power. It’s worth noting that while the overall numbers dipped compared to 2024, the cutoff to make the top ten still sits at $47 million—over 50% higher than it was just four years ago.
So, what does all this mean? Simply put, the quarterback remains king in the NFL’s financial landscape. But with record-breaking deals happening across other positions, from wide receivers to defensive ends, the gap could narrow in the coming years. For now, though, Patrick Mahomes wears the crown—both on the field and in the bank.
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