NFL's 10 highest-paid running backs after Jonathan Taylor extension
Perhaps running backs matter after all
The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their roster further by securing running back Jonathan Taylor on a two-year, $44 million contract extension with $39 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. This development follows the team's signing of quarterback Daniel Jones for $88 million over two years and wide receiver Alec Pierce for $114 million over four years. Taylor's inclusion in this group of high-profile signings reflects the NFL's current trend of substantial financial investments in running backs.
Contemporaneous to Taylor's extension, several other running backs - Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, and De'Von Achane - also sealed their future with their respective teams. Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick, Jeremiyah Love, made history by signing a four-year deal worth a fully-guaranteed $53 million. Taylor has been a standout performer for the Colts despite the inconsistency in their passing game.
In the past two seasons, he has accumulated 3,530 yards from scrimmage, alongside 32 rushing and receiving touchdowns. At just 27 years old, the Colts are optimistic that Taylor's peak performance is still to come.
With Taylor's recent deal, the NFL's top 10 highest-paid running backs, ranked by guaranteed money, are now known. Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals leads the list with $53 million in guaranteed money. Bijan Robinson from the Atlanta Falcons and Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts follow closely with $51 million and $39 million, respectively.
Other notable names on the list include Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles ($36 million), Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders ($35.9 million), James Cook of the Buffalo Bills ($30 million), Breece Hall of the New York Jets ($29 million), Kenneth Walker III of the Kansas City Chiefs ($28.7 million), Travis Etienne of the New Orleans Saints ($28 million), and De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins ($27.4 million).
The current trend suggests that Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs might soon join this elite group of high-paid running backs.
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