Patrick Mahomes, Jahmyr Gibbs, and George Kittle lead 2026 NFL salary rankings

Data released by overthecap.com shows the highest-paid NFL players across key positions for the 2026 season. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tops the league-wide list with an average annual salary of $64 million, outperforming all other positions. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads his position group with a $22.5 million annual average, while San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle holds the top spot for tight ends at $19.1 million per year. These figures reflect current contract structures as of August 30, 2026. Across the league, 23 quarterbacks, 14 running backs, and 16 tight ends are currently set to earn at least $10 million in average annual salary. The financial remains highly tiered, with quarterback compensation significantly outpacing other offensive roles.

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