According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Goodell earned a basic pay of $4 million in 2019 as part of a five-year contract worth up to $200 million if a number of incentives are satisfied. His annual pay is said to be up to $50 million. The deal also includes benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Goodell was paid $80,000 per game last season. The NFL commissioner can increase his salary by 20 percent each year without approval from the other 28 club owners. The maximum amount that can be paid out over the course of a four-year term is $400 million. When the new league year begins on March 18, the salary cap will rise to approximately $25 million. Teams will be able to sign new free agents and/or draft players under contract with another team. They can also trade or release players at any time before April 1. The highest-paid player in the NFL is Buffalo Bills quarterback Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. He made $24.5 million in 2019. The lowest-paid player is a kicker who makes $3 million. Kickers are usually members of the roster for one reason: they are good at kicking field goals and extra points. There are only 32 positions on an NFL football field; thus, there can be only one millionaire among them.