Brock Purdy to Dak Prescott: List of highest-paid NFL quarterbacks per yearly salary

Brock Purdy is set to get into the list of highest-paid NFL quarterbacks (on a per-year basis) with his new reported contract with the San Francisco 49ers

Updated on: May 17, 2025, 02:54:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Brock Purdy is set to get into the list of highest-paid NFL quarterbacks (on a per-year basis) with his new reported contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 2022 NFL Draft's Mr Irrelevant (last pick) has signed a massive five-year, $265 million contract extension, with $181 million guaranteed, including $165.05 million in the first three years, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero.

Brock Purdy is among the highest-paid NFL quarterbacks (Getty Images via AFP)

The deal, locking Purdy through 2030, gets the young QB into the list of one of the league’s highest-paid players.

After a disappointing 6-11 season in 2024, San Francisco faced significant roster changes, with key players like Deebo Samuel, Jordan Mason, Javon Hargrave, Leonard Floyd, and others departing via trades or free agency.

CEO Jed York noted that cap space was cleared to accommodate Purdy’s massive contract, a strategic move to build around the 25-year-old Pro Bowler.

Purdy’s 2023 campaign—4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns, and a league-leading 113.0 passer rating—culminated in a Super Bowl appearance.

With a 23-13 record over 36 starts, 9,518 yards, and 64 touchdowns, Purdy outshines his 2022 draft peers, including first-rounder Kenny Pickett, now on his third team.

As the 49ers aim to rebound from their first losing season since 2018, Purdy’s extension signals confidence in his leadership. Now, Brock Purdy is just shy of the highest-paid NFL quarterback's salary. Dak Prescott, who was recently named the highest-paid NFL player, has a $60 million yearly contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen are next on the list.

Brock Purdy is now the seventh-highest-paid quarterback, along with Jared Goff.

Highest paid QBs in the NFL on a per-year basis:

Dak Prescott: $60M

Joe Burrow: $55M

Josh Allen: $55M

Jordan Love: $55M

Trevor Lawrence: $55M

Tua Tagovailoa: $53.1M

Brock Purdy: $53M

Jared Goff: $53M

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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