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

Eli Manning, Quarterback – ~$150 Million

The Manning brothers have made quite a name in the football industry, and Eli Manning is no exception. He completed his 16-year career in the NFL in 2020, which had him play in two Super Bowls. Manning played college football from 2000 to 2003 and was drafted as the first overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2004.

Just like his elder brother, Peyton Manning, Eli left no chance to get hold of popular endorsements, which earned him a fortune. In addition to that, he has been hosting the oldest and largest charity golf event in New York since 2008.

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.

Eli Manning, Quarterback – ~$150 Million

The Manning brothers have made quite a name in the football industry, and Eli Manning is no exception. He completed his 16-year career in the NFL in 2020, which had him play in two Super Bowls. Manning played college football from 2000 to 2003 and was drafted as the first overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2004.

Just like his elder brother, Peyton Manning, Eli left no chance to get hold of popular endorsements, which earned him a fortune. In addition to that, he has been hosting the oldest and largest charity golf event in New York since 2008.

Aaron Rodgers, QuarterBack – ~$120 Million

After almost quitting the desire to be a football player, Aaron Rodgers went on to become one of the prime players of the sport. He began playing football at the Butte Community College. He excelled at the sport and set numerous career passing records. After this, he was drafted for NFL in 2005 by the Green Bay Packers.

Since then, he has been performing remarkably well and has also led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His team’s win earned him the Super Bowl MVP Award in 2010. Moreover, he has also been named as the Associated Press Athlete of the Year 2011.

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.

Matt Ryan, QuarterBack – ~$70 Million

After getting drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008, Matt started each and every one of the 16 games. Also, he played a key role in pushing the team to enter playoffs and, too, with a season record of 11 – 5. His performance in all the games helped him bag Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

And he is only a few of the wealthiest NFL players who are still living their glory days like Ben Roethlisberger. Just until a couple of years back, Matt Ryan was one of the highest-paid NFL players at $30 Million per year.

Cam Newton – Quarterback, ~$45 Million

In the year 2011, Cam Newton was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as a quarterback a year later after his transfer to Blinn College. He is also a free agent and a former pick straight out of Auburn. He has led his team to the Super Bowl with his striking performance and even won the MVP award!

He has been endorsing Danon, Beats, and Gatorade. Not only that, but this footballer also promotes the Carolinas Healthcare System. With a net worth of $45 million, Newton produced and hosted “All In With Cam Newton” which featured him helping various kids make their dream come true.

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.

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