How Dak ranks on QB lists for Madden, salary

You might not think of Dak Prescott as one of the NFL’s ultra elite quarterbacks, especially if you’re including postseason success into the equation.

But the Dallas Cowboys signal caller, who is preparing for his seventh season, still finds himself among the league’s elite in several categories, including salary, and Madden 2022 ratings.

Top 20 QB Salaries for 2022 season

(According to overthecap.com, with length of contract, in millions)

1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers, $50.3 million (3-year, $150.8)

2. Kyler Murray, Cardinals, $46.1 million (5-year, $230.5)

3. Deshaun Watson, Browns, $46 million (5-year $230)

4. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs, $45 million (10-year $450)

5. Josh Allen, Bills, $43 million (6-year $258)

6. Derek Carr, Raiders, $40.47 million (3-year, $121.4)

T7. Dak Prescott, Cowboys, $40 million (4-year, $160)

T7. Matt Stafford, Rams, $40 million (4-year $160)

T9. Kirk Cousins, Vikings, $35 million (1-year $35)

T-9. Russell Wilson, Broncos, $35 million (4-year $140)

11. Jared Goff, Lions, $33.5 million (4-year $134)

12. Carson Wentz, Commanders, $32 million ($4-year $128)

13. Matt Ryan, Colts, $30 million (5-year $150)

14. Ryan Tannehill, Titans, $29.5 million (4-year $118)

15. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers, $27.5 million (5-year $137.5)

16. Tom Brady, Buccaneers, $25 million (1-year)

17. Jameis Winston, Saints, $14 million (2-year $28)

18. Marcus Mariota, Falcons, $9.375 million (2-year $18.75)

19. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars, $9.19 million (4-year $36.79)

20. Joe Burrow, Bengals, $9.04 million (4-year $36.19)

Top 10 Madden 2022 QB Ratings

1. Tom Brady, Buccaneers, 97

2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers, 96

3. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs, 95

4. Josh Allen, Bills, 92

5. Joe Burrow, Bengals, 90

6. Dak Prescott, Cowboys, 89

7. Justin Herbert, Charges, 88

T8. Lamar Jackson, Ravens, 87

T8. Russell Wilson, Broncos, 87

10. Matthew Stafford, Rams, 85

Dropped out: Deshaun Watson (No. 6), Ryan Tannehill (T8), Matt Ryan (10)