Patrick Mahomes leads NFL’s highest earners as player values near $600 million

 NFL’s top ten earners in 2026 are all quarterbacks, projecting $598 million total earnings. Patrick Mahomes leads this elite group, earning an estimated $86 million for the year. Josh Allen follows closely behind, securing the second position with $73 million in projected earnings. Jared Goff ranks third with $60 million, while Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa round out the top five. NFL’s top ten earners in 2026 are all quarterbacks, projecting $598 million total earnings. Patrick Mahomes leads this elite group, earning an estimated $86 million for the year. Josh Allen follows closely behind, securing the second position with $73 million in projected earnings. Jared Goff ranks third with $60 million, while Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa round out the top five.