Ranking 10 Highest Paid Non QBs in NFL -- and $123m Steeler Doesn't Make the Cut

Ranking 10 highest paid non QBs in NFL -- and $123m Steeler doesn't make the cut

Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are not allowed on this impressive list. While NFL teams pay their quarterbacks like franchise faces, linebackers, offensive linemen and corner backs are equally important on the long road to the Super Bowl. T.J. Watt showed the Steelers how much he is worthGetty Running backs, including Saquon Barkley, are still underpaid in the modern game. But edge rushers and wide receivers are financially reward…

Who is the NFL's Highest-Paid Player?

It pays to be a quarterback. The NFL rewards players at its most prestigious position with fame, endorsements, and lots and lots of money. It seems like a new quarterback contract with nine figures of guaranteed money is coming out each week. And, as the revenue for the league continues to increase, the numbers in these contracts are just going to keep getting higher, salary cap or no salary cap. And while most of the top contracts in history ha…