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The 25 Highest-Paid NFL Wide Receivers

  • The Vikings’ Justin Jefferson tops the charts with $35 million.
  • Six receivers make at least $30 million annually.
CeeDee Lamb is now the second highest paid NFL wide receiver at $34 million in AAV. Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) before the 2024 NFC wild card game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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In early June, Justin Jefferson signed a 4-year, $140 million contract extension with $110 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. The Minnesota playmaker is also the highest paid non-quarterback in football.

Coming in second is Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb at $34 million in AAV. According to Adam Schefter, Lamb’s four-year, $136 million deal now makes him the second highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The extension includes a $38 million signing bonus – the largest ever given to a wide receiver.

Eagles superstar A.J. Brown, who recently signed a three-year, $96 million contract extension with the Eagles, is third on the list at $32 million.

Trailing Brown is Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at just over $30 million yearly.

Tied for the fifth spot are Brandon Aiyuk and Tyreek Hill, who each signed four-year, $120 million contracts with their respective teams.

Following Hill’s running mate, Jaylen Waddle’s, recent extension is the 2022 league receiving touchdowns leader Davante Adams, and Bears wideout D.J. Moore.

In ’22, Adams signed a five-year, $140 million contract with the Raiders, while Moore just signed a four-year, $110 million extension with Chicago in late July.

Ranking the Highest-Paid Wide Receivers in the NFL

Here is the full list of the top 25 highest-paid NFL receivers by average annual value. The list was compiled using data from Spotrac.

  • Updated: October 23rd, 2024
RankPlayerTeamAverage Annual Compensation
1Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings$35 million
2CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys$34 million
3A.J. BrownPhiladelphia Eagles$32 million
4Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit Lions$30.002 million
T-5Tyreek HillMiami Dolphins$30 million
T-5Brandon AiyukSan Francisco 49ers$30 million
7Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins$28.25 million
8Davante AdamsLas Vegas Raiders$28 million
9D.J. MooreChicago Bears$27.5 million
10Cooper KuppLos Angeles Rams$26.7 million
11DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles$25 million
12Nico CollinsHouston Texans$24.3 million
13D.K. MetcalfSeattle Seahawks$24 million
14Deebo SamuelSan Francisco 49ers$23.9 million
15Michael Pittman Jr.Indianapolis Colts$23.3 million
16Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans$23 million
17Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders$22.8 million
18Stefon DiggsHouston Texans$22.5 million
19Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals$21.8 million
20Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers$20.5 million
21Keenan AllenChicago Bears$20.03 million
T-22Amari CooperBuffalo Bills$20 million
T-22Chris GodwinTampa Bay Buccaneers$20 million
24Brandin CooksDallas Cowboys$19.9 million
25Diontae JohnsonCarolina Panthers$18.4 million

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