Highest-paid running backs in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid running backs in the NFL, 2026: Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals) at $35.907048M, Jonathan Taylor (Colts) at $23M and Bijan Robinson (Falcons) at $19.004548M. As of Nov 11, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiyah Love | Cardinals | RB | $35,907,048 | – |
| 2 | Jonathan Taylor | Colts | RB | $23,000,000 | – |
| 3 | Bijan Robinson | Falcons | RB | $19,004,548 | $2,599,348 |
| 4 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Lions | RB | $18,191,249 | $2,038,429 |
| 5 | Saquon Barkley | Eagles | RB | $16,750,100 | – |
| 6 | Alvin Kamara | Saints | RB | $16,155,000 | – |
| 7 | Breece Hall | Jets | RB | $15,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 8 | Kenneth Walker III | Chiefs | RB | $14,350,000 | – |
| 9 | Travis Etienne Jr. | Saints | RB | $14,000,000 | – |
| 10 | Christian McCaffrey | 49ers | RB | $12,500,000 | – |
| 11 | Kyren Williams | Rams | RB | $11,645,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 12 | Josh Jacobs | Packers | RB | $11,500,000 | – |
| 13 | Derrick Henry | Ravens | RB | $11,000,000 | – |
| 14 | D'Andre Swift | Bears | RB | $10,500,000 | $500,000 |
| 15 | De'Von Achane | Dolphins | RB | $10,000,000 | – |
| 16 | James Cook III | Bills | RB | $10,000,000 | – |
| 17 | Jadarian Price | Seahawks | RB | $9,551,360 | – |
| 18 | Javonte Williams | Cowboys | RB | $8,750,000 | – |
| 19 | David Montgomery | Texans | RB | $8,500,000 | – |
| 20 | J.K. Dobbins | Broncos | RB | $8,000,000 | – |
| 21 | Tony Pollard | Titans | RB | $7,250,000 | – |
| 22 | Tyler Allgeier | Cardinals | RB | $7,100,000 | – |
| 23 | Kenny Gainwell | Buccaneers | RB | $7,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 24 | Rico Dowdle | Steelers | RB | $6,250,000 | – |
| 25 | Chuba Hubbard | Panthers | RB | $6,000,000 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –