Top 5 highest annual salaries of Denver Broncos players

DENVER ( KDVR ) — The Denver Broncos reportedly signed Patrick Surtain II to the highest contract for a defensive back in NFL history. The contract is said to be a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed.

With the contract, the two-time Pro Bowler would become the Broncos’ highest-earning player. FOX31 used Spotrac’s average salary estimator to see who the other highest-earning Broncos are and how they compare with the rest of their conference.

The salaries are estimated on an annual basis and do not include any other incentives or endorsements the players may be receiving.

Denver Broncos:

1. Patrick Surtain II (CB) – $24,000,000
2. Garett Boles (LT) – $16,000,000
3. Courtland Sutton (WR) – $13,000,000
4. D.J. Jones (DT) – $9,490,000
5. Zach Allen (DE) – $1,125,000

Kansas City Chiefs:

1. Jawaan Taylor (RT) – $19,500,000
2. Joe Thuney (G) – $15,500,000
3. Justin Reid (SS) – $9,990,000
4. Patrick Mahomes (QB) – $9,850,000
5. Travis Kelce (TE) – $5,750,000

Los Angeles Chargers:

1. Derwin James (SS) – $12,750,000
2. Joey Bosa (OLB) – $8,000,000
3. Trey Pipkins (G) – $6,250,000
4. Justin Herbert (QB) – $6,000,000
5. Asante Samuel Jr. (CB) – $3,366,000

Las Vegas Raiders:

1. Maxx Crosby (DE) – $24,500,000
2. Davante Adams (WR) – $16,890,000
3. Kolton Miller (LT) – $12,256,500
4. Gardner Minshew (QB) – $5,840,000
5. Christian Wilkins (DT) – $5,000,000

The reported deal for Surtain II will see him become one of the highest earners in the division. It’s not too bad for someone who is only 24 years old.

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