- Patrick Mahomes has the highest QB cap hit in 2023 (just shy of $50 million).
- Several players had their contracts reworked of late.
While cap space isn’t the end all be all to having success in the NFL, having money to work with and spend certainly helps a team’s NFL playoff odds and NFL odds overall.
When it comes to the quarterback position, some of the best players are the ones with the highest cap hits (all according to Spotrac).
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What is Deshaun Watson’s Cap Hit For 2023?
Deshaun Watson restructured his contract prior to free agency, lowering his cap hit to $19,125,000. Before this, it was close to $55 million.
What is Daniel Jones’ Cap Hit For 2023?
After signing his contract extension on March 7, Daniel Jones will have a cap hit of $21 million for 2023. That is the 12th-highest in the league.
Full List NFL QB Cap Hits 2023
Rank | Player | Cap Hit |
1 | Patrick Mahomes | $49,293,381 |
2 | Josh Allen | $39,772,281 |
3 | Ryan Tannehill | $36,600,000 |
4 | Kirk Cousins | $36,250,000 |
5 | Matt Ryan | $35,205,882 |
6 | Lamar Jackson | $32,416,000 |
7 | Aaron Rodgers | $31,623,568 |
8 | Jared Goff | $30,975,000 |
9 | Dak Prescott | $27,155,000 |
10 | Russell Wilson | $22,000,000 |
11 | Daniel Jones | $21,000,000 |
12 | Matthew Stafford | $20,000,000 |
13 | Deshaun Watson | $19,125,000 |
14 | Kyler Murray | $16,007,000 |
15 | Jameis Winston | $15,600,000 |
16 | Joe Burrow | $11,515,043 |
17 | Mitchell Trubisky | $10,625,000 |
18 | Geno Smith | $10,100,000 |
19 | Trevor Lawrence | $10,034,588 |
20 | Tua Tagovailoa | $9,633,094 |
21 | Zach Wilson | $9,586,549 |
22 | Trey Lance | $9,301,439 |
23 | Justin Herbert | $8,456,877 |
24 | Derek Carr | $7,200,000 |
25 | Tyrod Taylor | $6,900,000 |
26 | Justin Fields | $5,146,897 |
27 | Colt McCoy | $5,000,000 |
28 | Jalen Hurts | $4,789,486 |
29 | Mac Jones | $4,250,823 |
30 | Jordan Love | $3,940,189 |
31 | Nick Foles | $3,600,000 |
32 | Kenny Pickett | $3,197,251 |
33 | Trevor Siemian | $2,465,000 |
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