10 highest-paid WRs in NFL ft. CeeDee Lamb's $136,000,000, four-year extension

CeeDee Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million contract extension with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, reports on Monday confirmed. The three-time Pro Bowl wideout will get $100 million in guaranteed money, including a $38 million signing bonus, which is the most in league history.

Following Lamb's blockbuster contract extension, fans have been curious to learn where he's ranked among the highest-paid wideouts entering the 2024 season.

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Ten highest-paid WRs ahead of 2024 NFL season

Here's the list of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL based on their contracts' average annual value (AAV).

#10 Cooper Kupp, $26.7 million AAV

Kupp signed a three-year $80.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022. His deal was announced only a few months after the Rams had won the Super Bowl.

The Rams selected Kupp in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was named the Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.

#9 D.J. Moore, $27.5 million AAV

Moore signed a four-year, $110 million extension with the Chicago Bears in July this year. The deal included $82.6 million in guaranteed money.

Moore signed for the Bears in 2023, after playing five seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He posted career highs in receptions (96), receiving yards (1,364) and touchdowns (nine) in his first season at Chicago, which led to his blockbuster contract extension.

#8 Davante Adams, $28 million AAV

Adams signed a five-year contract worth $140 million with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 after leaving the Green Bay Packers. He received $22.75 million million as a signing bonus.

Adams is a six-time Pro Bowler and has twice led the league in receiving touchdowns. He will enter the 11th year of his NFL career in 2024.

#7 Jaylen Waddle, $28.25 million AAV

Waddle signed a three-year, $84.75 million extension with the Miami Dolphins in May this year. His deal equates to $28.25 million in average annual salary.

Last season, Waddle finished with 1,014 yards and four touchdowns on 72 receptions across 14 games.

Tied #5 Brandon Aiyuk, $30 million AAV

Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 29. His deal equates to $30 million in average annual value.

The 49ers drafted Aiyuk in the first round in 2020. He has racked up 3,931 receiving yards and 234 return yards with 27 total touchdowns.

Tied #5 Tyreek Hill, $30 million AAV

Hill inked a four-year, $120 million contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. His deal included a $25.5 million signing bonus and another $52.535 million guaranteed at signing.

Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowler, won the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. Last season, he led the league in receiving yards while playing for the Dolphins.

#4 Amon-Ra St. Brown, $30.002 million AAV

St. Brown reportedly signed a four-year, $120.01 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions this offseason. The deal included $77 million in guaranteed money.

The Lions selected Brown in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has earned two Pro Bowl honors.

#3 A.J. Brown, $32 million AAV

Brown signed a three-year extension for $96 million with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. As things stand, he's tied down with the team through the 2029 season.

The Tennessee Titans selected Brown in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. He was traded to the Eagles in 2022.

#2 CeeDee Lamb, $34 million AAV

Lamb moved to second on the list of highest-paid wideouts in the league after his blockbuster contract extension on Monday. The Cowboys star has an average annual value of $34 million on his new contract.

Lamb led the league in receptions last year and also earned a First-Team All-Pro selection, the first of his career.

#1 Justin Jefferson, $35million AAV

Jefferson remains the highest-paid wideout in the league entering the 2024 season. The Minnesota Vikings wideout signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the franchise earlier this offseason.

Jefferson was named the Offensive Player of the Year in 2022, when he led the league in receptions and receiving yards. He also has three Pro Bowl honors.