A look at the current Average Salary % of League Salary Cap leaders, and what that would translate to in the current salary cap climate. Note, this metric is calculated by dividing a player’s average salary into the total league salary cap in the year that the contract was signed. For 2026, Spotrac is currently projecting a $303,450,000 league cap.

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POSITION CURRENT APY% LEADER EXPECTED 2026 APY
Quarterback Joe Burrow, 24.47% $74,254,215
Running Back Christian McCaffrey, 7.44% $22,576,680
Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase, 14.42% $43,757,490
Tight End T.J. Hockenson, 7.34% $22,273,230
Offensive Tackle Laremy Tunsil, 11.12% $33,743,640
Guard Quenton Nelson, 9.61% $29,161,545
Center Elgton Jenkins, 8.17% $24,791,865
Defensive Lineman Chris Jones, 12.43% $37,718,835
Edge Defender Micah Parsons, 16.65% $50,524,425
Linebacker Roquan Smith, 8.9% $27,007,050
Cornerback Ahmad Gardner, 10.78% $32,711,910
Safety Derwin James, 9.19% $27,887,055
Kicker Harrison Butker, 2.51% $7,616,595
Punter Jack Fox, 1.69% $5,128,305
Long Snapper Luke Rhodes, 0.72% $2,184,840