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NFL’s highest-paid non-QBs, ranked after Justin Jefferson’s record-setting contract

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NFL’s highest-paid non-QBs, ranked after Justin Jefferson’s record-setting contract

Nobody likes Mondays.

However, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson likes this Monday.

The Vikings announced on Monday that they have reached agreement on a massive contract extension for the wide receiver, making Jefferson not just this highest-paid WR in the NFL, but the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Minnesota is signing Jefferson to a new four-year deal worth $140 million, that includes $110 million guaranteed, as well as $88.743 million due at signing. That is the highest non-quarterback guarantee at signing in league history.

The deal also completely resets the wide receiver market, just days after the Miami Dolphins reached agreement on a new contract with Jaylen Waddle. For some receivers who are looking at signing new contracts of their own, such as Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, this contract is likely welcome news.

Jefferson’s deal locks up the talented WR for four more season in Minnesota, and is likely an early move at securing the future around rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. As we have seen over the past decade or so in the NFL, one of the biggest advantages a team can have regarding roster construction is a young quarterback on a rookie deal. That allows the organization the financial flexibility to build around them.

You can just look at the Houston Texans as the most recent example.

Now the Vikings are getting ahead of that a bit with this deal for Jefferson.

With this market-moving contract in place, Jefferson now leaps to the top of non-QBs in NFL contract history. Here is where Jefferson’s deal stacks up, along with the other non-QB contracts in league history.

Contract data is provided by OverTheCap.com, and listed in terms of Average Per Year (APY).

Highest Paid Non Quarterbacks in NFL for 2024

Player Position Team APY
Player Position Team APY
Justin Jefferson WR Vikings $35,000,000
Nick Bosa EDGE 49ers $34,000,000
A.J. Brown WR Eagles $32,000,000
Chris Jones DL Chiefs $31,750,000
Aaron Donald DL Rams $31,666,667
Amon-Ra St. Brown WR Lions $30,002,500
Tyreek Hill WR Dolphins $30,000,000
Jaylen Waddle WR Dolphins $28,250,000
Josh Allen EDGE Jaguars $28,250,000
Brian Burns EDGE Giants $28,200,000
T.J. Watt EDGE Steelers $28,002,750
Penei Sewell RT Lions $28,000,000
Davante Adams WR Raiders $28,000,000
Christian Wilkins DL Raiders $27,500,000
Cooper Kupp WR Rams $26,700,000
Laremy Tunsil LT Texans $25,000,000
DeVonta Smith WR Eagles $25,000,000
Myles Garrett EDGE Browns $25,000,000
Danielle Hunter EDGE Texans $24,500,000
Justin Madubuike DL Ravens $24,500,000
Montez Sweat EDGE Bears $24,500,000
Nico Collins WR Texans $24,250,000
D.K. Metcalf WR Seahawks $24,000,000
Rashan Gary EDGE Packers $24,000,000
Derrick Brown DL Panthers $24,000,000
Quinnen Williams DL Jets $24,000,000
Deebo Samuel WR 49ers $23,850,000
Jeffery Simmons DL Titans $25,500,000
Maxx Crosby EDGE Raiders $23,500,000
Andrew Thomas LT Giants $23,500,000
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