The 17 highest-paid NFL running backs for 2020

Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott and Derrick Henry will be three of the running backs to earn the most money in 2020.

4. David Johnson

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David Johnson completes the rich exacta the Houston Texans have in their backfield. Johnson and Duke Johnson make a nice tandem, especially if the former Cardinal can maintain his health. In 2020, Johnson will earn a base salary of $10,200,000 and a roster bonus of $956,250,