Best NFL contracts, 2026
Paid well under his worth, 3+ years left. Rookie deals and superstars don't count. Sorted by trade value: what the deal is worth to a team beyond the pay.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Purdy QB, 26 |  San Francisco 49ers | $53.00M | 5 | $146.9M |
| 2 | Joe Burrow QB, 29 |  Cincinnati Bengals | $55.00M | 4 | $120.1M |
| 3 | Trevor Lawrence QB, 27 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | $55.00M | 5 | $107.5M |
| 4 | Aidan Hutchinson EDGE, 26 |  Detroit Lions | $15.27M | 5 | $100.1M |
| 5 | Greg Rousseau EDGE, 26 |  Buffalo Bills | $20.00M | 4 | $98.6M |
| 6 | Jordan Love QB, 28 |  Green Bay Packers | $55.00M | 3 | $97.2M |
| 7 | George Karlaftis EDGE, 25 |  Kansas City Chiefs | $15.27M | 5 | $80.1M |
| 8 | Zach Allen EDGE, 29 |  Denver Broncos | $25.50M | 4 | $74.0M |
| 9 | Dak Prescott QB, 33 |  Dallas Cowboys | $60.00M | 3 | $73.4M |
| 10 | Jalen Hurts QB, 28 |  Philadelphia Eagles | $51.00M | 3 | $64.6M |