Quarterback is the most important position on the football field. It’s also an extremely lucrative position, both on and off the field.
According to Overthecap.com, the top 10 earners in average salary for the 2021 NFL season are all quarterbacks — led by Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs at $45 million. Behind him is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills at $43 million.
Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys is in third place, thanks to a new contract he signed this offseason that will pay him an average of $40 million per year over the next four seasons.
Dak Prescott’s new contract with the Dallas Cowboys paid him a jaw-dropping $66 million signing bonus.
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The full list of the highest-paid NFL players, which are all quarterbacks and all earn at least $29.5 million per year.
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs; $45 million
Josh Allen,…