Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are not allowed on this impressive list.But Super Bowl champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba crashed the party after receiving a $168 million contract extension from the Seattle Seahawks, while Will Anderson was rewarded with a $150m career payday from the Houston Texans. GettyIt pays to be a Super Bowl champion and lead the NFL in receiving yards[/caption]Who is highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL?While NFL teams pay their quarterbacks like franchise faces, linebackers, offensive linemen and corner backs are equally important on the long road to the Super Bowl.CeeDee Lamb, T.J. Watt, Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tristn Wirfs and Justin Jefferson almost made this list, but their total contract values fell short.Even with Watt’s three-year, $123 million extension with the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers‘ recent teammate is still missing some cash when it comes to the final big number.Here is talkSPORT’s inside look at the highest-paid players in the NFL right now — based off total contract value — who aren’t quarterbacks. 10. Brian Burns, New York GiantsThe ex-Panther received a huge contract when he joined the Giants.Burns has 71 sacks in seven seasons, becoming one of the best linebackers in the league.He spent his initial five years in Carolina after becoming the No. 16 overall pick of the 2019 draft out of Florida State.Then a trade to New York handed Burns a massive new contract.Now he gets to tutor first-round pick Abdul Carter while watching Jaxson Dart develop. Contract: $141m total, $28.2m AAVGettyBrian Burns traded his Carolina uniform for Giants gear and was paid big time[/caption]9. Joshua Hines-Allen, Jacksonville JaguarsThe other Josh Allen has made his name in Jacksonville.Despite playing on one of the NFL’s worst teams in 2024, Hines-Allen took the field with one of the richest non-QB contracts in the league.He averages $28.2 million a year, backing up the big money with two Pro Bowl selections.The former Kentucky defender has 345 tackles, 61 sacks and 150 QB hits in seven pro seasons.The Jaguars are also an AFC contender again, thanks to a 13-4 record last season and playoff appearance after capturing the AFC South crown. Contract: $141.2m total, $28.2m AAVGettyJoshua Hines-Allen is trying to get Jacksonville back to the AFC Championship[/caption]8. Will Anderson, Houston TexansThe player selected one pick behind C.J. Stroud in the 2023 NFL Draft is now the best overall player on the Texans.Anderson has earned two Pro Bowl honors, one All-Pro selection and won the Defensive Rookie of the Year.The 6ft 4in and 243lb defensive end out of Alabama has been perfect for DeMeco Ryans’ defense.Now Anderson just needs his side of the ball to be properly backed up by the Texans’ offense. Contract: $150m total, $50m AAVWill Anderson has received annual honors with the Texansgetty7. Chris Jones, Kansas City ChiefsOne of the NFL’s most intense players is paid like a Super Bowl champ.Jones has three rings, seven Pro Bowl selections and three All-Pro honors.He’s been the centerpiece of Kansas City’s defense during the Chiefs’ dynasty.With more than $154 million in career earnings, Jones is still in his prime at 31-years-old.But can he get back to the Super Bowl in 2026?Contract: $158m total, $31m AAVGettyChris Jones is one of the main reasons the Chiefs built a dynasty[/caption]6. Myles Garrett, Cleveland BrownsGarrett could have left Cleveland behind.Instead, one of the best defenders in the game went with the money and was paid like a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.The “goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl,” Garrett said.He obviously believes that the Browns can win the big game, since he backed off a trade demand and took the money in Cleveland.Garett eventually could be leaning on Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson for weekly wins in Cleveland during the 2026 season.Contract: $160m total, $40m AAVMyles Garrett, right, declined his own trade request and re-upped with the Brownsgetty5. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati BengalsJoe Burrow got his wish.The Bengals handed out $276 million in contract extensions in one night, ensuring that Cincy’s top two wide receivers were staying in town.Chase joins Justin Jefferson as one of the premier wideouts in the NFL — and now the former LSU receivers are both paid like pro stars.While Tee Higgins received an impressive $115 million extension from Cincinnati, Chase’s $161m contract launched him into fifth place among non-QBs.His AAV of $40.2m briefly took over the top spot, showing the world how important Chase and Burrow are together for the Bengals.Contract: $161m total, $40.2m AAVJa’Marr Chase waited for his big pay day and finally received itGetty4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks Smith-Njigba is another member of the 2023 draft class who should have been selected earlier.The former Ohio State star already has two Pro Bowl honors, an All-Pro selection and a Super Bowl ring.He’s also won Offensive Player of the Year and just turned 24-years-old.After only starting three games as a rookie, JSN topped the NFL in receiving yards (1,793) last season and caught two touchdowns during the playoffs as Sam Darnold’s dream season ended with a world championship.Contract: $168.6m total, $42.1m AAVGettyIt’s good to be the champion[/caption]3. Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ersJoey’s brother is paid like a superstar.Nick Bosa has five Pro Bowl honors, one All-Pro selection and won Defensive Player in the Year in 2022, after winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2019.Now all Bosa needs is for the 49ers to return to the Super Bowl in 2026. Contract: $170m total, $34m AAVNick Bosa is trying to muscle his way back to the playoffsGetty2. Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit LionsThe No. 2 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft is now paid like an All-Pro.Hutchinson has 43 sacks during his initial 66 games in the pros, and he fully recovered from a midseason leg injury in 2024.The Michigan standout is perfect for the Lions’ defense and matches the intensity of head coach Dan Campbell.Some players spend their careers only playing for one team.That could be Hutchinson in Detroit. Contract: $180m total, $45m AAVAidan Hutchinson is a defensive force for the Lionsgetty1. Micah Parsons, Green Bay PackersRemoving the Dallas Cowboys from Parsons’ name and attaching the Green Bay Packers was league-changing.Jerry Jones might eventually win the biggest NFL trade in decades.But it will take a franchise QB-type addition or a major injury to change the long-term look of Parsons in green and gold.Parsons’ Week 1 health status is a concern as he recovers from an ACL injury that he suffered in December.But the ex-Cowboy is one of the NFL’s best defenders, and definitely the most versatile.“Micah’s such a — he’s a little bit of a freak,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said on SiriusXM. “So I think some of that has taken over, and he’s doing really well, as well.”Parsons earned All-Pro honors and finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting during his first year as a Packer, despite being limited to 14 games and missing the playoffs.He needs to get back to full health so he can start wrecking the league, again, and proving Jerry Jones wrong. Contract: $188m total, $47m AAV