The honor of owning the title of 'NFL's highest-paid player' could change hands swiftly in the coming months.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is due an extension, which should surpass the $24.95 million per year that Andrew Luck currently makes as the top-paid football player. Aaron Rodgers deserves a raise soon. Kirk Cousins has enough leverage to push for the top spot. And Detroit Lions signal-caller Matthew Stafford is on a path to break the bank.
While Stafford has insisted there is no timetable to get a deal done, the Lions' front office has spoken optimistically in recent days about an extension with the team's most valuable player.