Who’s the Highest Paid Quarterback in the NFL?

The highest paid quarterback in the NFL is currently Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension in 2018 with a $62 million signing bonus, which made him the highest paid player in NFL history at the time.

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Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. He is set to make $15 million in salary this year, and he also has a $10 million signing bonus. Brady is scheduled to make $20 million in salary next year, and he has a $5 million signing bonus. In total, Brady will make $155 million over the next six years.

Contract with the New England Patriots

On September 12, 2010, the New England Patriots and Brady agreed on a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. According to the NFLPA’s public records, this made Brady the highest-paid player in the league, with an average annual salary of $18 million per year.

In 2015, Brady’s annual salary increased to $20 million as part of a three-year extension he signed in 2013. Brady’s total compensation in 2015 was thus $44 million.

On March 17, 2016, Brady and the Patriots agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2019 and is worth a maximum of $60 million. The extension added $28 million to Brady’s existing contract, which ran through 2017, and gives him a total of $78 million over five years. This made Brady the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time of signing.

Endorsements

In addition to his salary, Brady earns millions more in endorsements. He currently has endorsement deals with Under Armour, StubHub, Movado, UGG, Aston Martin, Simmons Beautyrest, and Shields MRI, among others. In the past he has had deals with Nike, Reebok, Herbalife, Glaceau’s Vitaminwater, and Cadillac. He is also a spokesman for Intel’s 360° replay technology.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers is the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, according to Spotrac. Rodgers’ average annual salary is $33.5 million. He is followed by Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, who is averaged at $31 million per year.

Contract with the Green Bay Packers

In 2013, the Packers and Rodgers agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time. The deal included a $33.25 million signing bonus and an annual salary of $22 million. It also included a no-trade clause and a clause that voids the remainder of the contract if Rodgers is on the physically unable to perform list for more than nine games in a season.

Endorsements

In addition to his salary from the Packers, Rodgers has a number of lucrative endorsement deals. He is currently the NFL’s official spokesman for State Farm, and has appeared in numerous commercials for the company. He also endorses Nike, Bose, Prego pasta sauce, and Sharpie pens. In 2013, he signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Adidas worth $5 million per year.

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson is the current highest paid quarterback in the NFL. He is currently in his eighth year in the league and has a base salary of $35 million for the 2020 season. He also has a signing bonus of $65 million and a roster bonus of $6 million. That brings his total earnings for the 2020 season to $106 million.

Contract with the Seattle Seahawks

In April 2015, Wilson signed a four-year, $87.6 million contract extension with the Seahawks, making him the second highest paid quarterback in the NFL behind only Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the time. The deal included a $31 million signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $21.9 million. In 2017, Forbes estimated his annual earnings to be $42.8 million from salary and endorsements.

Endorsements

In addition to his on-field earnings, Wilson has several endorsement deals, which include Nike, Microsoft, Bose Corporation, and Alaska Airlines. He also has his own line of cologne, called “Wilson”, which was released in October 2015. In 2013, he signed a deal with BraunAbility to be the spokesperson for their wheelchair-accessible vans. In 2016, he starred in a commercial for Duracell Quantum batteries.

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger currently holds the title for the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. He signed a four-year, $87.4 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015. This contract made him the highest paid player in Steelers’ history. Roethlisberger has played 11 seasons with the Steelers and has led them to two Super Bowl victories.

Contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers

In March 2008, the Steelers placed the franchise tag on Roethlisberger, preventing him from becoming a free agent. Roethlisberger then signed a six-year, $102 million contract with the team that made him the highest paid player in Steelers history and the NFL’s second highest paid quarterback behind only Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts. The deal included a then NFL record $36 million signing bonus. In 2010, Roethlisberger’s base salary was $8.8 million with a salary cap hit of just over $13 million. That season, he earned an additional $6 million in Pro Bowl and playing time incentives, while also collecting a $1 million incentive for making the playoffs, giving him a total cash payout of just over $15 million for 2010. In 2011, his base salary will be $11.6 million with a salary cap hit of just over $16 million and he can earn an additional $3.2 million in Pro Bowl and playing time incentives

Endorsements

In addition to his salary, Roethlisberger also brings in a substantial amount of money from endorsements. He currently has deals with Nike, Pepsi, Heinz, McDonald’s, and PNC Bank. In the past, he has also been aligned with Hublot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and various car dealerships. His total career earnings from endorsement deals is estimated to be $8 million.