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The New York Jets have handed the quarterback position over to Justin Fields during the 2025 NFL offseason.

Fields signed a two-year deal in New York during free agency. He's undoubtedly the team's starter moving forward... but at what cost?

Here's where Fields ranks in terms of AAV among NFL QBs currently according to OverTheCap:

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott​


Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images


AAV: $60 million.

Total value: $240 million.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence​


Apr 12, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence walks past no. 10 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images


AAV: $55 million.

Total value: $275 million.

Packers QB Jordan Love​


Nov 3, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) hangs his head after throwing an interception during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images


AAV: $55 million.

Total value: $220 million.

Bills QB Josh Allen​


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AAV: $55 million.

Total value: $330 million.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow​


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AAV: $55 million.

Total value: $275 million.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa​


Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $53.1 million.

Total value: $212.4 million.

49ers QB Brock Purdy​


Jan 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $53 million.

Total value: $265 million.

Lions QB Jared Goff​


From left, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68), ready to take the field against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.


AAV: $53 million.

Total value: $212 million.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert​


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AAV: $262.5 million.

Total value: $55.2 million.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson​


Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball to score a touchdown against Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during the fourth quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $52 million.

Total value: $260 million.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts​


Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warmups before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $51 million.

Total value: $255 million.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray​


Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass to running back Michael Carter (22) against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic


AAV: $46.1 million.

Total value: $230.5 million.

Browns QB DeShaun Watson​


Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson heads to the sideline during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.


AAV: $46 million.

Total value: $230 million.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes​


Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $45 million.

Total value: $450 million.

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins​


Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images


AAV: $45 million.

Total value: $180 million.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford​


Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play at the one of scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images


AAV: $40 million.

Total value: $80 million.

Raiders QB Geno Smith​


Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports


AAV: $37.5 million.

Total value: $75 million.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold​


Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in action against the Houston Texans during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images


AAV: $33.5 million.

Total value: $100.5 million.

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield​


Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles during the fourth quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images


AAV: $33.3 million.

Total value: $100 million.

Jets QB Justin Fields​


BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass as Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the first half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)


AAV: $20 million.

Total value: $40 million.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Where does Jets QB Justin Fields rank in average salary in the NFL?

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