The 2025 offseason features high-profile contract extensions for edge rushers. Crosby's extension with the Raiders solidified his position before being surpassed in average annual value. Garrett's $40MM annual deal with the Browns ended trade talks and secured his future in Cleveland. Other top pass rushers, including Watt and Hendrickson, face uncertain contract situations, while Parsons may become the highest-paid. Progress on these contracts is necessary to clarify the future for these key players in the NFL.
Crosby briefly held the title of the league's highest-paid pass rusher when his latest Raiders extension was signed. That $35.5MM-per-year pact was quickly overtaken in value, but it put to rest speculation about a potential trade.
Garrett currently leads the way in terms of AAV for edge rushers (and, in turn, all defensive players). He landed $40MM in annual compensation from the Browns in a deal which ended his long-running trade request.
Other notable pass rushers face an uncertain future beyond the coming campaign, by contrast. That includes Watt, who is not close to reaching an agreement on a third Steelers contract.
Parsons could leapfrog Watt atop the pecking order by the time the season begins. Little (if any) progress has been made since Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reached a handshake agreement on the framework of a deal.
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