There were zero $20-million NFL cornerbacks in 2021. There are six $20-million NFL cornerbacks in 2022.
The list of highest-paid NFL players might not be peppered with cornerbacks, but there are nearly two dozen of them scheduled to make at least $10 million, 10 of whom are scheduled to make $15 million, including several on teams atop Super Bowl odds at the online sportsbook.
By total cash, here are the highest-paid NFL cornerbacks for 2022:
Highest-Paid NFL Cornerbacks: Salary Rankings, 2022
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| Rank | Player | Team | Total Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaire Alexander | Packers | $31.1 million |
| 2 | J.C. Jackson | Chargers | $28 million |
| 3 | Marshon Lattimore | Saints | $24.1 million |
| 4 | Derek Stingley Jr, | Texas | $23.1 million |
| 5 | Ahmad Gardner | Jets | $21.2 million |
| 6 | Denzel Ward | Browns | $21 million |
| 7 | Xavien Howard | Dolphins | $18.3 million |
| 8 | Darius Slay | Eagles | $16.5 million |
| 9 | Jalen Ramsey | Rams | $15 million |
| 10 | Carlton Davis | Bucs | $15 million |
Jaire Alexander's four-year, $84-million contract – signed in May 2022 – doesn't begin until 2023, but the former first-round pick will cash in this season, his fifth with the Packers.