Mahomes tops NFL's 2026 earnings list as QBs dominate top ten

Patrick Mahomes is projected to be the NFL's highest-paid player in 2026, with estimated earnings of $86 million for the year. The entire top ten earners list is made up exclusively of quarterbacks, with their combined projected earnings approaching $598 million. Josh Allen comes in second place with $73 million, followed by Jared Goff in third at $60 million. Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa complete the top five on the list. The figures highlight the growing financial dominance of the quarterback position across the league.