Who Is The Highest Paid Nfl Player Today?
The highest paid NFL player today is quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the team in 2019 that made him the highest paid player in the league.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft as the 24th overall pick. He played college football at California, where he set several career passing records, including most touchdown passes in a single game.
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Wisconsin during the 2011 season, and was drafted by the Seahawks with the 12th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson has played nine seasons for the Seahawks, recording 32,743 passing yards, 247 touchdown passes, and a 101–37–1 win–loss record. He has earned eight Pro Bowl selections and led the Seahawks to six divisional championships, two NFC Championship Games, and a Super Bowl victory in XLVIII over the Denver Broncos.
Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the highest paid player in the NFL today, with an annual salary of $33.3 million. Roethlisberger has been with the Steelers since 2004, and has led the team to two Super Bowl titles. He is widely considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and his large salary reflects that.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is currently the highest-paid player in the NFL, with an annual salary of $25 million. He is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and has been with the team since 2006. In 2009, he led the Saints to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.