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.

14. Duke Johnson

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The Houston Texans have a couple of pricey backs on the roster. One is pass-catching specialist Duke Johnson, who will reel in $4,100,000.  In 2020, Johnson will earn a base salary of $3,600,000, a roster bonus of $400,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000