Underpaid NFL QBs
NFL teams are looking for the next cheap signal callers to find success with like Sam Darnold.
The underpayment of quarterbacks in the NFL has long been a topic of debate, as these players have become increasingly vital to building successful teams. While some signal callers like Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes command enormous salaries, others receive considerably less despite making significant contributions to their franchises.
In 2025, the Seattle Seahawks secured the Super Bowl title with Sam Darnold as a free agent, but his contract still ranks 13th in the league, according to Over The Cap. This discrepancy between contract value and team success is a significant concern for many organizations. In Denver, Bo Nix has been a key player since joining the Broncos, yet his contract value of $18.6 million is far below what other top quarterbacks in the league receive.
Matthew Stafford, on the other hand, is one of the league's elite signal callers despite being 17 seasons into his career and currently earns an annual salary of $55 million. Other notable underpaid quarterbacks include Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Sam Darnold. While many rookies and young quarterbacks are highly valued due to their talent, the disparity in compensation for these players is a glaring issue that many franchises must address to build competitive teams.
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