Who Is the Richest NFL Football Player?
We all know that NFL players are some of the richest athletes in the world. But just how much money do they really make? We did some research to find out who the richest NFL football player is.
Introduction
In the National Football League, the highest-paid player is currently Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who makes an annual salary of $33.5 million. However, this figure is set to change in the near future, as several other players are currently in line for massive contract extensions. In fact, it is entirely possible that the title of highest-paid NFL player will be held by someone other than a quarterback for the first time in nearly two decades.
So, who are the richest NFL football players? Here is a look at the ten highest-paid players in the league, based on annual salary figures.
1. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams – $33.5 million
2. Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles – $32 million
3. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys – $31.4 million
4. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings – $30 million
5. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks – $27.5 million
6. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers – $26 million
7. Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers – $25 million
8. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons – $24 million
9 Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions – $23 million
10 Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders – $22 million
Tom Brady
As of September 2019, the richest NFL football player is Tom Brady, who has a net worth of $180 million. This includes all of his earnings from his NFL contracts, endorsement deals, and other business ventures. Brady is currently signed to a two-year contract with the New England Patriots that is worth $70 million. He also has endorsement deals with companies like Under Armour, UGG, and Shields MRI, which are believed to be worth millions of dollars per year. In addition to his on-field earnings, Brady also has a number of business ventures, including a partnership with luxury car company Aston Martin and a stake in the e-commerce platform Helo.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue, where he was a two-time All-American. As a member of the Saints, he won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 over the Indianapolis Colts and was named Super Bowl MVP.Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees has led all NFL quarterbacks in passing yards seven times and passing touchdowns four times.
Eli Manning
Eli Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and older brother of current NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning played college football at the University of Mississippi, and was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was immediately traded to the Giants who in return gave up a package that included fourth overall pick Philip Rivers.
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning is a retired American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was the MVP of Super Bowl XLI. He is also the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
Conclusion
Peyton Manning is the richest NFL football player with a net worth of $400 million. He is followed by Tom Brady with a net worth of $180 million.
