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The Arizona Cardinals had a season to forget in 2023, finishing the year with one of the worst records in the NFL. The franchise enters 2024 with a point to prove and expectations to be met.
Let's look at the highest earners in Cardinals history ahead of the upcoming season.
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Five highest-paid players in Arizona Cardinals history
These are the best-paid players in the history of the Arizona Cardinals. Please note that all the figures here are from Spotrac:
5. Budda Baker, Safety - $53,599,768
Budda Baker has spent his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals and was the team's most crucial safety during that period. Baker is one of the best players at his position in today's NFL.
The Washington product has earned $53,599,768 in eight years at Arizona. He remains one of the first names on the team sheet.
4. DeAndre Hopkins, Wide receiver - $54,878,881
DeAndre Hopkins was Kyler Murray's primary target during his three-year stint with the Cardinals. Hopkins brought his trademark flair to the franchise but couldn't lead the team to a deep postseason run in that time frame.
The pass catcher earned $54,878,881 for his efforts before being released after the 2022 NFL season.
3. Chandler Jones, Defensive end - $90,322,011
Chandler Jones was the Cardinal's chief sack-getter during his impressive six-year spell with the franchise. The Super Bowl winner had the uncanny ability to get to the opposition quarterback.
Jones earned $90,322,011 with the Cardinals and departed for a short stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.
2. Kyler Murray, Quarterback - $99,272,938
Kyler Murray will likely be No. 1 on this list when it's all said and done. For now, he'll have to settle for second.
The former first-overall pick has earned $99,272,938 in his six-year NFL career. He'll be looking to lead the Cardinals on a deep postseason run in 2024.
1. Larry Fitzgerald, Wide receiver - $180,757,239
The greatest Arizona Cardinals player in history has earned the most money. It's a fitting figure for the future Hall of Famer.
Larry Fitzgerald earned $180,757,239 during his 17-year NFL career, all spent with the Cardinals.
