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To measure the highest-paid players each season, analysts use AAV (average annual value), which represents the yearly average of a contract, including bonuses and guarantees. Based on this metric, the 2025 top 10 is once again dominated by quarterbacks, with just a couple of exceptions breaking into the elite salary tier.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky had a solid comparison for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during an appearance on NFL Live earlier this week. He compared Maye to former Pittsburgh Steelers legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.