Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads NFL wide receiver salary rankings for 2026

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba holds the highest average annual salary in the NFL for the 2026 season. According to contract data compiled by overthecap.com, Smith-Njigba earns $42.2 million per year under a contract valued at $168.6 million total. He ranks ahead of Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who earns $40.25 million annually. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London follows in the rankings with a $35.3 million average salary. The league currently features 26 wide receivers earning at least $20 million per season, with 21 of those players earning $25 million or more annually. This financial data reflects the current of NFL wide receiver compensation as of August 30, 2026.

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