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Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Highest-Paid NFL Punters in 2025

Only 10 punters earn at least $3 million annually.

 

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NFL punters are said to have the cleanest jerseys on the football field, with some punters only hitting the field a handful of times per game. Still, in tight contests where field position becomes crucial, punters earn their money’s worth.

Michael Dickson is the highest-paid NFL punter in 2025, earning $3.7 million with the Seahawks. Dickson was drafted by the Seahawks in 2018 and signed a four-year, $14.7 million extension in 2021.

He’s earned First Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nod in his seven-year career.

Second is the Lions’ Jack Fox at $3.5 million. Fox signed an extension worth $14.1 million to keep him in Detroit through the 2026-2027 season.

Bryan Anger of the Cowboys takes third, earning $3.2 million annually. In March, Anger signed a two-year, $6.4 million contract to stay in Dallas.

Tied for fourth at $3 million are seven players: A.J. Cole of the Raiders, Cameron Johnston of the Steelers, JK Scott of the Chargers, Jamie Gillian of the Giants, Logan Cooke of the Jaguars, Riley Dixon of the Bucs, and Tommy Townsend of the Texans.

Punters consistently rank in the bottom five in salary among position groups.

Michael Dickson is the highest-paid punter in NFL history. Still, his $3.7 million annual salary is half that of the current highest-paid kicker, Harrison Butker, and 16 times less than that of Dak Prescott, the NFL’s highest-paid player in AAV (average annual value) at $60 million.

The Highest-Paid NFL Punters

Here is the entire list of the highest-paid NFL punters. The list was compiled with data from Spotrac.

RankPlayerTeamTotal Compensation
1Michael DicksonSeattle Seahawks$3.7 million
2Jack FoxDetroit Lions$3.5 million
3Bryan AngerDallas Cowboys$3.2 million
T-4A.J. ColeLas Vegas Raiders$3 million
T-4Cameron JohnstonPittsburgh Steelers$3 million
T-4JK ScottLos Angeles Chargers$3 million
T-4Jamie GillianNew York Giants$3 million
T-4Logan CookeJacksonville Jaguars$3 million
T-4Riley DixonTampa Bay Buccaneers$3 million
T-4Tommy TownsendHouston Texans$3 million
11Bradley PinionAtlanta Falcons$2.88 million
12Tress WayWashington Commanders$2.87 million
13Mitch WishnowskySan Francisco 49ers$2.8 million
14Thomas MorsteadNew York Jets$2.55 million
15Rigoberto SanchezIndianapolis Colts$2.5 million
T-16Braden MannPhiladelphia Eagles$2.1 million
T-16Jake BaileyMiami Dolphins$2.1 million
18Corey BojorquezCleveland Browns$2 million
19Blake GillikinArizona Cardinals$1.9 million
20Ryan WrightMinnesota Vikings$1.75 million
21Ryan StonehouseMiami Dolphins$1.7 million
22Sam MartinCarolina Panthers$1.6 million
23Johnny HekkerTennessee Titans$1.4 million
24Matt HaackDenver Broncos$1.3 million
25Tory TaylorChicago Bears$1.2 million

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