Who is the NFL's highest-paid center? See salary rankings for the position in 2023 season
No offensive play can start until the center snaps the ball, thus making the players at this position a vital cog in football game play.
The most famous center in the league is the Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce, who is in his 13th NFL season and has been a six-time Pro Bowl selection, five-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. He also boasts a popular podcast — New Heights — with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is the fourth-highest paid player at his position.
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Who is the highest-paid center in the NFL?
Kelce will make the most of any center during the 2023 season ($14.25 million), which could be the last of his decorated career. The Los Angeles Chargers' Corey Linsley signed the contract with the most total value for anybody at the position ($62.5 million over five years).
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2023 NFL center salary rankings
Here are the center salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles: $14.25 million (1 year, $14.25 million).
2. Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions: $13.5 million (4 years, $54 million)
3. Ryan Jensen, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $13 million (3 years, $39 million)
4. Corey Linsley, Los Angeles Chargers: $12.5 million (5 years, $62.5 million)
5. Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis Colts: $12.41 million (4 years, $49.65 million)
6. Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints: $12 million (5 years, $60 million)
7. Mitch Morse, Buffalo Bills: $9.75 million (2 years, $19.5 million)
8 (tie). Ted Karras, Cincinnati Bengals: $6 million (3 years, $18 million)
8 (tie). Bradley Bozeman, Carolina Panthers: $6 million (3 years, $18 million)
8 (tie). Ethan Pocic, Cleveland Browns: $6 million (3 years, $18 million)
11. Nick Gates, Washington Commanders: $5.5 million (3 years, $16.5 million)
12 (tie). Garrett Bradbury, Minnesota Vikings: $5.25 million (3 years, $15.75 million)
12 (tie). Mason Cole, Pittsburgh Steelers: $5.25 million (3 years, $15.75 million)
14. Brian Allen, Los Angeles Rams: $5 million (2 years, $10 million)
15. David Andrews, New England Patriots: $4.75 million (4 years, $19 million)
16. Andre James, Las Vegas Raiders: $4.3 million (2 years, $8.7 million)
17. Jake Brendel, San Francisco 49ers: $4.1 million (4 years, $16.5 million)
18. Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens: $3.3 million (4 years, $13.2 million)
19. Wes Schweitzer, New York Jets: $2.5 million (2 years, $5 million)
20. Tyler Shatley, Jacksonville Jaguars: $2.4 million (2 years, $4.8 million)
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest paid NFL centers: Top-paid Cs in 2023 salary rankings
