There have been some NFL owners discussing the possibility of having a salary cap for quarterback contracts. NFL quarterback contracts have risen significantly in recent years, particularly for players who are stars at the position. As a result, an NFL team’s salary cap space has been steadily reduced. However, there is already discussion among NFL owners about whether that pattern should continue.

“There has certainly been discussion within the league among certain owners about the idea of a quarterback cap. That at some point you don’t want quarterback numbers to go over a certain percentage of your salary cap.” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. “To my knowledge, that hasn’t really gained traction, in part because so many teams have paid their quarterbacks.” 

Top NFL Contracts 

According to Spotrac, quarterbacks have the top 11 contracts in the NFL in terms of total compensation. Quarterbacks make up the top 16 NFL contracts in terms of average annual income. All 12 of the contracts with the highest practical guaranteed money are NFL quarterback contracts. 

Here’s another way to put the increasing disparity between quarterback contracts and the other positions in the game. Daniel Jones earns an average salary of $40 million annually. He has a career touchdown-to-interception ratio of 60 to 42 and has never been selected for the Pro Bowl.

However, no position player in the league is now earning more than $35 million on average from their contracts. Would you really want to pay a player like Jones more than players such as Justin Jefferson, Nick Bosa, Chris Jones, A.J. Brown, T.J. Watt. If you were starting an NFL organization from the ground up? Most likely not. 

Most Important Position 

However, the most valuable position on the field is quarterback. The difference between a losing team and one that makes it to the playoffs. Can be attributed to the quality of the quarterback. Ask the New York Jets from last season. When they had Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle in place of Aaron Rodgers.

Therefore, rather than have to deal with Wilson. Most teams would prefer to spend on a reliable player. Think of the Kirk Cousins or Derek Carrs of the world. As a result, the industry is expanding beyond the biggest names in show business.

Just Talk For Now 

It remains to be seen if that problem is ever resolved. It would undoubtedly be a seismic shift in salary-cap management. However, there has been precedent for these kinds of adjustments. The NFL implemented a rookie wage scale in 2011 to limit the amount of contracts awarded to first-round players.

Although rookies who had never played a snap were getting larger contracts than their more seasoned teammates. It made a little more sense. Capping veteran quarterback compensation would be far more difficult to justify. 

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