Highest Paid NFL Players 2019: Top QB Earns $35 Million This Year

The 2019 Highest Paid NFL players have been revealed and it is not surprising that all of them play the quarterback position. Who is this year’s cash king?

According to Forbes, this year’s list of highest paid are at least receiving $30 million. Quarterbacks have the highest salary in the NFL because they can engineer their team to success. A good or bad playmaker can spell the difference between championship or bust in any league.

5. Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz Philadelphia Eagles — Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes in the first half against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elsa/Getty Images

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is being paid $32 million this year. He has replaced Nick Foles as the starting QB in his team, with the Eagles currently second in NFC standings with 5-5 win-loss record. With such a big salary, it is not surprising Wentz loves to drive fancy cars. Included in his collection is the Chevy Silverado pickup truck which costs anything between $36,095 to $44,495.

4. Jared Goff

Jared Goff Todd Gurley Rams — Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams hands off to Todd Gurley #30 in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images

The Los Angeles Rams is shelling out $33.5 million for Goff in 2019. His net worth is around $16 million, per Go Banking Rates. In 2016, he signed a 4-year, $27.9 million deal with an option for a 5th year. He has a long list of sponsorships which feature Pizza Hut, Hulu, Bose, Red Bull, Head & Shoulders and Microsoft. Goff drives a Ford Focus and an Audi and owns a house in Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County which is reportedly worth $1.3 million.

3. Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers is a perennial MVP contender and a known clutch performer and that is why the Green Bay Packers is rewarding him with $34.0 million this year. His sponsorship deals include Adidas, IZOD and Sharpie. He is not only a winner on the field but also off it. Rodgers has helped different charity organizations such as Elton John AIDS Foundation, MACC Fund and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, among others, Celebrity Endorsers reported.

2. Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers — Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the first half during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

Before suffering a season ending injury, Big Ben was set to receive $34 million from the Pittsburgh Steelers. His net worth is estimated at $100 million.

In just his sophomore year with the Steelers, he helped the team win the Super Bowl in 2006. A report from Sportskeeda lists down Nike, Sprint, Panini, Fanatics and Upper Deck as his sponsors. His car collection features Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider Carrozzeria Touring, Ferrari, Bentley Grand Convertible Concept, Mercedes Benz, Tesla and Hummer.

1. Russel Wilson

Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sep. 17, 2018. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Seattle Seahawks is paying their QB a whopping $35 million in 2019. Aside from earning his salary on the field, Wilson is also killing it on social media. He has more than 11 million followers online.

Forbes reported that Russel started business ventures such as Limitless Minds, Tally, West2East and Good Man. He also has stakes in VICIS, Juice Press and Luvo. Clearly, Wilson is winning on and off the field.

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