The new NFL season is finally here, and it’s time to take a closer look at some of the highest-paid athletes in the world of football. With major contract renewals, exciting new player transfers, and plenty of drama, there’s a lot to unpack as we dive into the top earners in the league.
This season kicks off with a bang, as a record-breaking $12.4 billion has been shuffled around between franchises. That’s a staggering $2 billion more than the previous year, setting the stage for some serious financial firepower in the league.
It’s no surprise that quarterbacks dominate the list of the highest-paid players in the NFL. Leading the pack is none other than Los Angeles Chargers’ 26-year-old quarterback, who comes in at number five, pulling in a whopping $56.6 million on the field and an additional $10 million off the field.
After a stellar season in 2023, where he set multiple records including becoming the fastest player in NFL history to reach 1,500 completions, he’s definitely earned his payday this year. With endorsements from major brands like SoFi and TCL, he’s not only a star on the field but also in the world of advertising.
Next up on the list is the Cincinnati Bengals’ 27-year-old quarterback, known as “the pianist” for his unique wrist injury healing technique involving piano playing. With a player salary of $65.7 million and an additional $4 million off the field, he’s making bank this season after missing out on the previous year due to injury.
Green Bay Packers’ 25-year-old quarterback, a first-round pick in the 2020 draft, takes the number three spot with a total earning of $79 million on the field and $1.5 million off the field. Having stepped up as Aaron Rodgers’ replacement for the past three seasons, he’s definitely proven himself as a valuable asset to the team.
As for the top earners in the league, the spotlight falls on the 28-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who will rake in $56 million on the field and an impressive $25 million from advertising and image contracts. With deals with Prime beverages and Throne Sport Coffee, he’s not just a star on the field but a savvy businessman off the field as well.
As he looks to secure his third straight Super Bowl title, and fourth overall, the big question remains – when will the Chiefs give him a raise? “I’m doing pretty good myself,” he recently shared with USA TODAY, hinting at his desire for a bigger payday in the near future.
With a star-studded lineup of top earners in the NFL, this season is shaping up to be one for the record books. Keep an eye on these players as they battle it out on the field and off the field in pursuit of football glory and financial success.
