NFL Linebackers Cash In Big Time | NFL News

NFL linebackers are getting paid like stars as 27 players hit at least $10M annually heading into 2026, with Pittsburgh’s Nick Herbig leading the pack at $25M/year on a $100M deal. Fred Warner ($21M), Jack Campbell ($20.25M), and Roquan Smith ($20M) follow closely, signaling a new era where elite defenders command top-tier contracts. The rest of the top earners include Azeez Al-Shaair ($18M), Zack Baun ($17M), Jordyn Brooks ($16M), and a three-way tie at $15M for Devin Lloyd, Nick Bolton, and Jamien Sherwood — proving that dominance on the field is translating into massive paydays.

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