Photo by Trevor Lawrence: The New Face of NFL’s Highest-Paid Quarterbacks
The NFL has a new highest-paid quarterback, and his name is Trevor Lawrence. The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed their star quarterback to a massive five-year, $275 million contract extension, making him tied for the top spot with Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals. This deal is a testament to Lawrence’s hard work and dedication to the sport, but it also raises an important question: do the best-compensated quarterbacks always translate to championships?
The highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL
Lawrence’s new contract includes $200 million fully guaranteed, making him only the fourth quarterback in NFL history to receive such a high guarantee. He joins an elite group of quarterbacks, including Deshaun Watson, Justin Herbert, and Joe Burrow. The Jaguars are hoping that this investment will pay off, and Lawrence will lead them to their first-ever Super Bowl title.
But does having a well-compensated quarterback guarantee success? The answer is not a simple one. Only one quarterback in the top 10 highest-paid quarterbacks has won a Super Bowl, and that is Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, just three others have even made it to the big game: Jared Goff, Jalen Hurts, and Joe Burrow.
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, comparing their records, playoff results, and more:
| QB | Team | APY | Starts | Record | Playoffs | Rating | TD:INT | Super Bowls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | Jaguars | $55M | 50 | 20-30 | 1-1 | 85.05 | 58:39 | 0-1 |
| Joe Burrow | Bengals | $55M | 52 | 29-22 | 2-1 | 98.69 | 73:37 | 0-1 |
| Jared Goff | Lions | $53M | 117 | 66-50 | 1-4 | 93.61 | 185:82 | 0-1 |
| Justin Herbert | Chargers | $52.5M | 62 | 30-32 | 0-1 | 95.71 | 114:42 | 0-1 |
| Lamar Jackson | Ravens | $52M | 77 | 58-19 | 2-3 | 98.01 | 125:45 | 0-1 |
| Jalen Hurts | Eagles | $51M | 51 | 34-17 | 2-1 | 91.67 | 70:34 | 0-1 |
| Kyler Murray | Cardinals | $46.1M | 65 | 28-36 | 1-2 | 92.94 | 64:46 | 0-1 |
| Deshaun Watson | Browns | $46M | 65 | 36-29 | 1-2 | 100.81 | 118:45 | 0-1 |
| Kirk Cousins | Falcons | $45M | 145 | 76-67 | 2-1 | 98.22 | 270:110 | 0-1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs | $45M | 96 | 74-22 | 15-3 | 103.52 | 219:63 | 3-1 |
Quarterback stats
As the NFL season approaches, one thing is certain: the highest-paid quarterbacks will be under the microscope. Can Trevor Lawrence lead the Jaguars to their first Super Bowl title? Only time will tell.
The highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL
