Wil LutzNick Cammett/Getty ImagesKickers are people too!
Sure, kickers don't land massive contracts like quarterbacks. Or edge-rushers. Or centers. But there are some kickers who are doing quite well for themselves.
In news that should surprise exactly no one, Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens is the NFL's highest-paid kicker, bringing in $6 million a season. When Matt Gay signed a four-year, $22.5 million pact with the Indianapolis Colts, he became the fifth kicker in the league to average $5 million a season. Eight more make at least $4 million a year.
It's a little harder to make the big bucks as a punter. Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is the league's highest-paid punter at $3.7 million, and only five punters bring home three million a season.
It's unlikely we'll see much change to the market at the position in 2024, although there are a few kickers about to hit the market who could land $4 million in free agency.
Tier 1 ($4-$5 million/season): Wil Lutz (K, Saints); Graham Gano (K, Giants); Chase McLaughlin (K, Buccaneers); Ka'imi Fairbairn (K, Texans), Cameron Dicker (K, Chargers)
Tier 2 ($3-$4 million/season): Cairo Santos (K, Bears); Tommy Townsend (P, Chiefs); Rigoberto Sanchez (P, Colts); Michael Badgley, (K, Lions)
Tier 3 ($2-$3 million/season): Joey Slye (K, Commanders); Zane Gonzalez (K, SF); Pat O' Donnell (P, Packers); Thomas Morstead (P, NYJ)
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