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Who Are The Wealthiest NFL Players of All Time? The Answer is Far From What You’d Expect

Tom Brady, Quarterback – ~$180 Million

Tom Brady is the only player in the history of the NFL to win six Super Bowl Championships. The football star who currently plays for Tampa Bay Buccaneers is known for his astonishing achievements. He has won four Super Bowl MVP awards and three NFL MVP awards until now.

Many do not know, but Brady excelled in baseball before he entered the reign of football. He was chosen by the Montreal Expos to play for them, but instead, he picked the University of Michigan and later joined football. Brady’s fame is not limited to sports, and he has a name in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in 2002.

Brett Favre, QuarterBack – ~$100 Million

This professional American footballer has been a part of various teams like Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. Favre started playing football in college for the team Southern Miss Golden Eagles. He played for four consecutive years while setting many records.

He started his pro career with Atlanta Falcons, but most of his career was spent playing for Green Bay Packers (15 years). This quarterback player from America is the only proud owner of 3 consecutive Associated Press Most Valuable Player Award. On top of all, he also has the record of most pass attempts and most passed interceptions under his belt.

Russell Wilson, Quarterback – ~$115 Million

The Seattle Seahawk quarterback, Russell Wilson rose to fame in 2011 while playing college football for the University of Wisconsin. He led his team to a Big Ten title and set the FBS record for passing efficiency. In the 2012 draft, Wilson was selected and made a significant mark in his debut season after beating Matt Flynn during the training camp.

He has been to Pro Bowls and started in two Super Bowls, where he ended up winning the Super Bowl XLVIII. He signed a contract with the Seahawks in 2019 for four years. Apart from that, Wison keeps himself busy by visiting the Seattle Children’s Hospital regularly.

Peyton Manning, QuarterBack – ~$200 Million

Peyton Manning is one of the most famous names in the history of the NFL. He is known for his prolific passing in the game that has earned him five NFL MVP Awards and two Super Bowl trophies for his team. Peyton had the genes of football in him from childhood, being the son of former player Archie Manning.

Peyton played his first game under the hood of the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 and stayed with them for 14 seasons. After a severe neck injury, he took a hiatus for some time and returned to play four more seasons with Denver Broncos before announcing his retirement in 2016.

Drew Brees, QuarterBack – ~$244.7 Million

Drew Brees is still a Big Ten Record Holder in various categories. In 2001, he started with San Diego Chargers and was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2004. However, this all-time favorite NFL player got professional success when he signed with the New Orleans Saints. His career has been decorated with several awards. 

While playing for the Saints, he has played in 13 Pro Bowls. A double-time Offensive Player of the Year (2008 and 2011) awardee, Brees, was also named as the MVP of Super Bowl in XLIV edition. Hailed as one of the greatest pure passers and quarterbacks of all time, Brees has had an amazing career. 

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