Who Are The Top 5 Paid Quarterbacks In The NFL?

We all know that quarterbacks are some of the highest-paid athletes in the NFL. But which ones are earning the most money? Check out our list of the top 5 highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. His annual salary is $26 million. He is followed by Drew Brees, who makes $24 million per year. Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, and Aaron Rodgers round out the top five, each making an annual salary of $22 million.

Aaron Rodgers

According to Spotrac.com, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the highest paid quarterback in the NFL, with an annual salary of $33.5 million. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is second on the list, with an annual salary of $27 million. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is third, with an annual salary of $26.85 million. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is fourth, with an annual salary of $26 million. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck rounds out the top five, with an annual salary of $24.594 million.

Drew Brees

Drew Brees is a professional American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He is the all-time leader in passing yardage and touchdowns in NFL history. He has been selected to 11 Pro Bowls, was the Offensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2011, and was the Super Bowl MVP in 2010. In 2017, he broke NFL records for single-season completions and single-season completion percentage.

Brees signed a six-year, $60 million contract extension with the Saints in 2012 that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time. He is currently signed through 2020 on a five-year, $75 million contract extension that runs through 2025, which includes $27.5 million guaranteed and a no-trade clause. Brees’ annual average salary of $25 million is the highest in NFL history. As of 2019, his career earnings are over $240 million.

Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the highest-paid player in the NFL, according to Forbes. The two-time Super Bowl champion has a base salary of $26.2 million and a total salary of $52.87 million in 2020. Roethlisberger’s salaries are bolstered by a $37 million signing bonus he received in 2019. He is set to earn $54 million in 2021.

The 38-year-old Roethlisberger is entering his 17th season in the NFL. He has thrown for 57,000 yards and 363 touchdowns in his career. He was drafted 11th overall by the Steelers in 2004 and has played his entire career with Pittsburgh. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was named First Team All-Pro twice (2007, 2017).

Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan is the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. He signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension with the Falcons in 2018. His average annual salary of $30 million is the most ever for an NFL player.

Drew Brees is second on the list, with an annual salary of $25 million. He signed a two-year, $50 million contract extension with the Saints in 2018.

Aaron Rodgers is third, with an annual salary of $22 million. He signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension with the Packers in 2018.

Fourth on the list is Matthew Stafford, who has an annual salary of $27 million. He signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Lions in 2017.

Fifth on the list is Kirk Cousins, who has an annual salary of $28 million. He signed a three-year, $84 million contract with the Vikings in 2018.