Highest-paid linebackers in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid linebackers in the NFL, 2026: David Bailey (Jets) at $37.108376M, Jaelan Phillips (Panthers) at $36.24M and Arvell Reese (Giants) at $32.131228M. As of Nov 11, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bailey | Jets | LB | $37,108,376 | – |
| 2 | Jaelan Phillips | Panthers | LB | $36,240,000 | – |
| 3 | Arvell Reese | Giants | LB | $32,131,228 | – |
| 4 | T.J. Watt | Steelers | LB | $32,000,000 | – |
| 5 | Trey Hendrickson | Ravens | LB | $31,000,000 | – |
| 6 | Odafe Oweh | Commanders | LB | $30,000,000 | – |
| 7 | Brian Burns | Giants | LB | $25,550,000 | – |
| 8 | Jonathan Greenard | Eagles | LB | $25,240,000 | – |
| 9 | Sonny Styles | Commanders | LB | $24,407,976 | – |
| 10 | Fred Warner | 49ers | LB | $23,250,000 | $500,000 |
| 11 | Nick Herbig | Steelers | LB | $21,000,000 | – |
| 12 | Roquan Smith | Ravens | LB | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 13 | Greg Rousseau | Bills | LB | $19,260,000 | – |
| 14 | Josh Sweat | Cardinals | LB | $18,100,000 | – |
| 15 | Khalil Mack | Chargers | LB | $18,000,000 | – |
| 16 | Devin Lloyd | Panthers | LB | $17,000,000 | – |
| 17 | Zack Baun | Eagles | LB | $16,750,000 | – |
| 18 | Azeez Al-Shaair | Texans | LB | $16,250,000 | – |
| 19 | Rashan Gary | Cowboys | LB | $16,000,000 | – |
| 20 | Andrew Van Ginkel | Vikings | LB | $16,000,000 | – |
| 21 | Derick Hall | Seahawks | LB | $15,270,000 | – |
| 22 | Nik Bonitto | Broncos | LB | $15,246,000 | – |
| 23 | Nick Bolton | Chiefs | LB | $15,000,000 | – |
| 24 | Bradley Chubb | Bills | LB | $15,000,000 | – |
| 25 | Jamien Sherwood | Jets | LB | $15,000,000 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –