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The Chiefs handed Patrick Mahomes the most lucrative extension in NFL history earlier this offseason, signing their star QB to an eight-year, $504.75MM extension. When Mahomes ends up calling it a career, the Chiefs will likely have paid him more than any franchise has ever paid a single player.
However, as of this moment, Mahomes doesn’t even rank among the top five players in career earnings with a single franchise. With help from OverTheCap.com, we identified the highest earner in the history of each NFL organization:
As quarterback contracts continue to explode, it’s no surprise that the list is dominated by the position. Aaron Rodgers continues to pace the list despite not having played for the Packers since 2022, mostly by virtue of having inked multiple $100MM-plus extensions with the franchise.
Notably, a pair of players appear twice on this list. It’s not a huge surprise that Matthew Stafford makes more than one appearance. He inked his rookie contract before the NFL implemented their rookie wage scale, and he signed two extensions with Detroit, including one that once made him the highest-paid player in NFL history. He later got an $160MM extension with the Rams, helping him top Aaron Donald among the franchise’s highest career earners.
The other player who appeared twice on the list is surprisingly not a QB. Offensive lineman Trent Williams also avoided the rookie wage scale and signed a second contract with Washington, putting him atop the franchise’s list (although he’ll likely be passed by Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne this upcoming season). Then, following his move to the 49ers, Williams became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history when he signed a six-year, $138.06MM extension. While Nick Bosa will eventually catch him, the veteran OT will retain his position atop San Francisco’s list for at least the next year.
The list clearly isn’t...
