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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:57 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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

Summary

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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Key Details

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the league with a $42.2 million average annual salary.
•Ja'Marr Chase ranks second among wide receivers at $40.25 million per season.
•Drake London is third on the list with an average salary of $35.3 million.
•Zay Flowers and Justin Jefferson are tied for fourth, each earning $35 million annually.

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1:57 PMYahoo Sports — NFL's highest paid wide receivers for 2026 led by Jaxon Smith-Njigba

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Who are highest-paid wide receivers in NFL for 2026? See the Top 10 highest paid WRs in league, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London.
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