Not all positions hold the same value. So, you can’t compare salaries to each other. As we all know, quarterbacks hold far and away the most value of any position in the league. Practically by a 2-1 margin.
What we can do, however, is compare players at a given position by other players at the same position across the league. With that as the measuring stick, here are the top ten highest paid players on the Raiders roster in terms of average salary on their contracts when compared to other players across the league at their position.
1. WR Davante Adams
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) signals a first down against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Average per year: $28 million
NFL Position rank: 2
2024 cap figure: $25.35 million
2. DI Christian Wilkins
Oct 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) celebrates after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (not pictured) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Avg per year: $27.5 million
Position rank: 2
2024 cap figure: $10.3 million
3. P AJ Cole
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) watches the ball after kicking it away during a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Average per year: $3 million
NFL Position rank: 7
2024 cap figure: $3.5 million
4. ED Maxx Crosby
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) reacts after the Chicago Bears jumped the snap in the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Average per year: $23.5 million
NFL position rank: 9
2024 cap figure: $24.5 million
5. K Daniel Carlson
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Long snapper Trent Sieg #47 and place kicker Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders react after Carlson hit a 50-yard field goal against the Houston Texans in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Texans 38-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Average per year: $4.6 million
NFL position rank: 9
2024 cap figure: $4.65 million
6. C Andre James
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Center Andre James #68 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after warmups before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 41-14. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Average per year: $8 million
NFL position rank: 9
2024 cap figure: $6.3 million
7. LT Kolton Miller
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team’s practice facility Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Average per year: $18 million
NFL position rank: 12 (LT-6)
2024 cap figure: $15.7 million
8. QB Gardner Minshew
Jan 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Average per year: $12.5 million
NFL position rank: 19
2024 cap figure: $8 million
9. WR Jakobi Meyers
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs the ball against New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Average per year: $11 million
NFL position rank: 25
2024 cap figure: $9.5 million
10. S Marcus Epps
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: Marcus Epps #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after an interception during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
Average per year: $6 million
NFL position rank: 25
2024 cap figure: $7.3 million
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