Counting Down the 25 Highest-Paid Players in the NFL

If there’s one thing every true NFL fan loves, it’s stats — comparing our favorite players and franchises, ranking and stacking them up against their peers and the all-time greats.

However, not every stat is earned solely on the field. One, in particular, comes from a cosmic mix of the individual’s in-game performance, business acumen, celebrity pull, and veteran presence: their salary.

For a comprehensive ranking of this crucial stat’s highest performers, here’s our countdown of the highest-paid players in the NFL. 

The number 25 spot on the list of highest-paid NFL players is a three-way tie between DeForest Bucker, Leonard Williams, and Jaire Alexander.

25. (Tie) DeForest Bucker, Leonard Williams, and Jaire Alexander

Since 2019, he has been with the Texans, with whom he signed a new contract in 2020 that made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league.

24. Laremy Tunsil

Donald’s seven-year retention on the All-Pro roster should tell you all you need to know about how he earns his $22.5 million price tag.

23. Aaron Donald

Serving with the Packers since they drafted him in 2013, David Bakhtiari is nearly a decade-long veteran of the franchise.

22. David Bakhtiari

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