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Who has the lowest salary in the NFL? ›

While Tyrone Swoopes won the reigning title of the lowest-paid NFL player in 2021, looking at the low end of league earners isn't as simple. NFL players face different minimum values that depend on their contract and designation as active or inactive players.

Click on each highlighted position for a breakdown of that position's highest paid players for the 2024 season. The Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow is the highest paid player in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa is the highest paid defensive player in the league.

Their NFC North divisional rivals, the Green Bay Packers have recorded the most wins (799) in NFL history. The league's other still-active charter member, the Arizona Cardinals, have recorded the most regular season losses (803), through the end of the 2023 season.

Call the NFL's customer service number for general questions. Their phone number is 800-635-5300.

NFL waterboys actually make a fairly decent salary. Typically speaking individuals earn around $35,000 per year. Those who have been in the game for an extended period of time, however, can earn significantly more, with some even reported to be starting well above $50,000.

In addition, Prescott was exposed by Brock Purdy, one of the lowest paid quarterbacks in the NFL, who was able to guide the San Francisco offense and convert third down opportunities in opportune moments of the game.

Former National Football League (NFL) player and executive Jerry Richardson was the richest NFL player of all time as of January 2023, with a net worth of around two billion U.S. dollars.

With his reported 5-year, $275 million contract extension, Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence tied Cincinnati's Joe Burrow for the title of the highest-paid NFL quarterback with a $55 million AAV.

As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $40 million to $70 million​.

The Kansas City Chiefs (+550) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LIX based on betting markets, followed by: San Francisco 49ers (+600) Baltimore Ravens (+900) Detroit Lions (+1200)

How much do NFL players get fined for giving a ball away? ›

The facts: Maybe the NFL doesn't advocate giving away footballs, but the action does not result in a fine of any amount from the league.

Each team brings their own footballs for the game. So each team will use their own footballs when they have possession. Footballs are occasionally taken out of play but they are typically returned to play unless they become blemished or disfigured. When it's wet, they may rotate balls out more often to dry them.

Roger Goodell (born February 19, 1959, Jamestown, New York, U.S.) is an American sports executive who served as commissioner (2006– ) of the National Football League (NFL).

Mahomes inked a 10-year, $450 million extension with the Chiefs during the 2020 offseason. The three-time Super Bowl MVP and the team reworked the deal last September so that Mahomes would make $208.1 million from 2023-26. The details of this latest financial maneuver were immediately unknown.

While the Cowboys have been at the top for over a decade, the Cincinnati Bengals are at the opposite end of the scale. With a Super Bowl berth in 2021 and an AFC Championship Game appearance in 2022, the Bengals' future is bright even though the team is valued at a league-lowest $3.5 billion.

Breakdown of NFL referees' salaries

While the NFL season is relatively short, the job's demands make it seem like a full-time role. Regular season pay: NFL referees earn an average salary ranging from $205,000 to $250,000 per year, which includes their base salary and game fees.