Linebackers are largely an afterthought among the highest-paid NFL players; no linebackers are scheduled to earn anywhere near the $30 million required to be one of the 10 highest-paid players.
Despite the absence of mega salaries – and their absence on rosters of teams atop Super Bowl odds at the online sportsbook – more linebackers are making more money than ever before, i.e., more linebackers have total cash numbers of $10 million and $15 million than in any previous season.'
By total cash, here are the highest-paid NFL linebackers for 2022:
Highest-Paid NFL Linebackers: Salary Rankings, 2022
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| Rank | Player | Team | Total Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travon Walker | Jaguars | $25.1 million |
| 2 | T.J. Watt | Steelers | $24 million |
| 3 | Joey Bosa | Chargers | $21.3 million |
| 4 | Harold Landry | Titans | $20.3 million |
| 5 | Von Miller | Bills | $19.9 million |
| 6 | Khalil Mack | Chargers | $17.8 million |
| 7 | Chandler Jones | Raiders | $17.4 million |
| 8 | Leonard Floyd | Rams | $16.5 million |
| 9 | De'Vondre Campbell | Packers | $16.2 million |
| 10(t) | Bud Dupree | Titans | $16 million |
| 10(t) | C.J. Mosley | Jets | $ 16 million |
| 10(t) | Shaquil Barrett | Bucs | $16 million |
The highest-paid NFL edge rusher, Travon Walker has a fully guaranteed four-year, $37.4-million rookie contract after his selection as the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Nearly all of his rookie cash number comes from a $24.4-million signing bonus.