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NFL Top 10 Highest-Paid Wide Receivers
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After Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb received a massive contract extension, which pass catchers make the most money in the league? Below is the list of the NFL’s top 10 highest-paid wide receivers.
CeeDee Lamb Signs Huge Contract Extension
ESPN Sources: Cowboys and All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb reached agreement today on a record four-year, $136 million deal that now makes him the second highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The deal includes a $38 million signing bonus, the largest ever given to a wide receiver.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2024
After a long offseason of negations, Lamb and the Cowboys finally agreed to terms on a long-term extension.
Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million contract extension, with $100 million guaranteed. Lamb’s deal features a $38 million signing bonus, the most ever given to a wide receiver.
Lamb was set to enter the fifth and final year of his rookie deal before signing the extension.
Lamb, 25, has certainly earned his money. Lamb has accumulated 395 receptions, 5,145 yards, and 32 touchdowns in four seasons with the Cowboys.
2023 was a career year for Lamb, who set career highs in receptions (135), yards (1,749), and receiving touchdowns (12).
NFL Top 10 Highest-Paid Wide Receivers
| Wide Receiver | Team | Average Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | $35 million |
| CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | $34 million |
| A.J. Brown | Philadelphia Eagles | $32 million |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit Lions | $30.002 million |
| Brandon Aiyuk | San Francisco 49ers | $30 million |
| Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | $30 million |
| Jaylen Waddle | Miami Dolphins | $28.250 million |
| Davante Adams | Las Vegas Raiders | $28 million |
| D.J. Moore | Chicago Bears | $27.5 million |
| Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams | $26.7 million |
*All figures are taken from Overthecap.com. Figures as of 8/29/24.
Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, earning an average of $35 million per year. In June, Jefferson became the highest-paid non-QB in the league after signing a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Vikings.
Lamb’s APY (average per year) of $34 million is No. 2, followed by Philadelphia A.J. Brown ($32 million) at No. 3, Detroit’s Amon-Ra St. Brown ($32 million) at No. 4, and San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk ($30 million) and Miami’s Tyreek Hill ($30 million) at No. 5.
The next domino to fall involves Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who is currently not practicing as he “holds in” and negotiates a new contract.
Despite two years remaining on his rookie deal, Chase wants to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: According to coach Zac Taylor, #Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is expected to play Week 1. pic.twitter.com/Bdly8EPEhb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2024
