Highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, 2026: Christian Gonzalez (Patriots) at $35.812202M, Devon Witherspoon (Seahawks) at $31.100142M and Sauce Gardner (Colts) at $25.5M. As of Nov 11, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Gonzalez | Patriots | CB | $35,812,202 | $550,000 |
| 2 | Devon Witherspoon | Seahawks | CB | $31,100,142 | $3,949,702 |
| 3 | Sauce Gardner | Colts | CB | $25,500,000 | – |
| 4 | Denzel Ward | Browns | CB | $23,175,000 | – |
| 5 | Pat Surtain II | Broncos | CB | $22,632,000 | – |
| 6 | Derek Stingley Jr. | Texans | CB | $22,095,000 | – |
| 7 | Trent McDuffie | Rams | CB | $22,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 8 | Alontae Taylor | Titans | CB | $22,000,000 | – |
| 9 | Jalen Ramsey | Steelers | CB | $19,400,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 10 | Marlon Humphrey | Ravens | CB | $19,250,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 11 | Jaycee Horn | Panthers | CB | $18,400,000 | – |
| 12 | Paulson Adebo | Giants | CB | $18,000,000 | – |
| 13 | Cor'Dale Flott | Titans | CB | $17,500,000 | – |
| 14 | Deommodore Lenoir | 49ers | CB | $16,570,000 | – |
| 15 | Jaylon Johnson | Bears | CB | $16,000,000 | – |
| 16 | Byron Murphy Jr. | Vikings | CB | $15,970,000 | – |
| 17 | Christian Benford | Bills | CB | $15,556,000 | – |
| 18 | Jaylen Watson | Rams | CB | $15,500,000 | – |
| 19 | D.J. Reed | Lions | CB | $15,000,000 | – |
| 20 | A.J. Terrell Jr. | Falcons | CB | $15,000,000 | – |
| 21 | Zyon McCollum | Buccaneers | CB | $14,594,000 | – |
| 22 | Carlton Davis III | Patriots | CB | $14,500,000 | – |
| 23 | Tyson Campbell | Browns | CB | $14,116,000 | – |
| 24 | Jamel Dean | Steelers | CB | $13,500,000 | – |
| 25 | Charvarius Ward | Colts | CB | $13,490,000 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –