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It has been a frustrating offseason for running backs, a position that is experiencing reduced financial muscle in the modern-day NFL.
During the past couple months, several of the game’s best backs have had trouble reaching deals with teams for what they feel is fair-market value. Two-time Pro Bowler Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants and reigning NFL rushing champ Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders failed to strike long-term agreements after being designated with their teams’ franchise tags. Meanwhile, free agents Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott remained unsigned as training camps opened.
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Who is the highest-paid NFL running back?
The San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey signed a four-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers in 2020. His 2022 trade put the onus on the 49ers to absorb the richest deal given to a running back.
Christian McCaffrey rushed for 1,139 yards and eight touchdowns during the 2022 season.
2023 NFL RB salary rankings
Here are the running back salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: $16 million (4 years, $64.06 million)
2. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints: $15 million (5 years, $75 million)
3. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans: $12.5 million (4 years, $50 million)
4. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns: $12.2 million (3 years, $36.6 million)
5. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers: $11.5 million (2 years, $23 million)
6 (tie). Saquon Barkley, New York Giants: $10.09 million (1 year, $10.09 million)
6 (tie). Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys: $10.09 million (1 year, $10.09 million)
6 (tie). Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders: $10.09 million (1 year, $10.09 million)
9. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals: $7 million (3 years, $21 million)
10. Miles Sanders, Carolina Panthers: $6.35 million (4 years, $25.4 million)
11. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers: $6.12 million (4 years, $24.5 million)
12. David Montgomery,…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2023-08-11 15:22:06
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