Who Is The Richest Football Player In The NFL?

In order to answer the question of who is the richest football player in the NFL, we must first understand what NFL stands for. NFL stands for National Football League. The National Football League is a professional American football league. The richest football player in the NFL is none other than Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the richest football player in the NFL, with a net worth of $180 million. The eight-time Super Bowl champion has made more money than any other NFL player in history, thanks to a successful career with the New England Patriots and a variety of endorsement deals. Brady’s annual salary is $15 million, but he also earns millions more through his endorsement deals with companies like Under Armour, MTN DEW, and Simmons Bedding Company. In 2020, Brady signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots that could be worth up to $70 million.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is the richest football player in the NFL. He is worth an estimated $120 million. He has played for the Green Bay Packers since 2005 and is currently the highest-paid player in the NFL.

Russell Wilson

In terms of raw earnings, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the richest football player in the NFL. As of 2019, Wilson has earned a total of $87 million, which includes his salary, signing bonus, and endorsements. His $35 million annual salary is the highest in the NFL.

Wilson’s biggest endorsement deal is with Nike, which pays him an estimated $5 million per year. He also has deals with brands such as Alaska Airlines, Bose, Microsoft, and Verizon. In total, Wilson’s endorsement deals are worth an estimated $12 million per year.

While Wilson is the highest-paid football player in terms of earnings, he is not the richest football player in terms of net worth. That distinction belongs to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who has a net worth of $180 million.

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is an American football player who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and has led the Steelers to Super Bowl victories in 2006, 2009 and 2017. Roethlisberger is also the highest-paid player in NFL history, with a contract that pays him an annual salary of $87.4 million.