Highest-paid tight ends in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid tight ends in the NFL, 2026: Tucker Kraft (Packers) at $27.78318M, Kyle Pitts Sr. (Falcons) at $18.25M and Isaiah Likely (Giants) at $14.5M. As of Nov 11, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucker Kraft | Packers | TE | $27,783,180 | – |
| 2 | Kyle Pitts Sr. | Falcons | TE | $18,250,000 | – |
| 3 | Isaiah Likely | Giants | TE | $14,500,000 | – |
| 4 | Kenyon Sadiq | Jets | TE | $13,595,404 | – |
| 5 | Dalton Schultz | Texans | TE | $13,100,000 | – |
| 6 | George Kittle | 49ers | TE | $12,900,000 | – |
| 7 | Hunter Henry | Patriots | TE | $12,709,180 | – |
| 8 | Travis Kelce | Chiefs | TE | $12,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 9 | Michael Mayer | Raiders | TE | $11,680,880 | – |
| 10 | Evan Engram | Broncos | TE | $11,500,000 | – |
| 11 | Darnell Washington | Steelers | TE | $11,250,000 | – |
| 12 | Trey McBride | Cardinals | TE | $11,026,000 | – |
| 13 | Mark Andrews | Ravens | TE | $10,589,000 | – |
| 14 | T.J. Hockenson | Vikings | TE | $10,250,000 | $3,150,000 |
| 15 | Cole Kmet | Bears | TE | $10,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 16 | Chig Okonkwo | Commanders | TE | $10,000,000 | – |
| 17 | Cade Otton | Buccaneers | TE | $10,000,000 | – |
| 18 | Daniel Bellinger | Titans | TE | $9,500,000 | – |
| 19 | Pat Freiermuth | Steelers | TE | $9,100,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 20 | Juwan Johnson | Saints | TE | $9,080,000 | – |
| 21 | Charlie Kolar | Chargers | TE | $9,000,000 | – |
| 22 | Brenton Strange | Jaguars | TE | $8,315,000 | – |
| 23 | Jake Ferguson | Cowboys | TE | $8,000,000 | – |
| 24 | Dallas Goedert | Eagles | TE | $7,955,000 | $1,450,000 |
| 25 | Dawson Knox | Bills | TE | $7,650,000 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –