| CBS Sports confirmed Tuesday that Aaron Rodgers signed an extension with the Green Bay Packers, making him the highest paid player in the National Football League with a 4-year contract worth $200 million, a $50 million-a-year average, with $153 million guaranteed. Rodgers' contract pushes Josh Allen down to second place. Those players following Rodgers, in terms of annual payment: - Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills; Contract 6 years, $258 million; $46,961,405 annual; $150 million guaranteed
- Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston Texans; Contract 4 years, $156 million; $35 million annual; $110.7 million guaranteed
- Kirk Cousins, QB, Minnesota Vikings; Contract 2 years, $66 million; $35 million annual; $66 million guaranteed
- Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs; Contract 10 years, $450 million; $29.45 million annual; $141.48 guaranteed
- Ryan Tannenhill, QB, Tennessee Titans; Contract 4 years, $118 million; $29 million annual; $91 million guaranteed
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