Top 10 NFL players who made it to Forbes highest paid athletes list of 2022


Top 10 NFL players who made it to Forbes highest paid athletes list of 2022

We have just entered the last month of the year. And like every year, Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the highest paid athletes globally. The list covers the world’s most decorated and heavily compensated players who are showcasing their elite talents.

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Various players from different countries and sports feature on this list and the players from our beloved league surely cannot be given amiss. Like every year, NFL players heavily dominated these rankings, which shouldn’t surprise anyone. Below is the list of the top 10 NFL stars who were the highest paid athletes in the world, according to Forbes.

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T-9. Dak Prescott, Total Earnings: $39.4 million

Dak Prescott (Image via Forbes)
Dak Prescott (Image via Forbes)

The Dallas Cowboys QB got his name in the light with two times Pro Bowl appearances and delivering the best in the field for the team.

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With such an amazing account, Prescott was bound to be on the list. His on-field earnings are $27.4M. The Cowboys QB also earns $12M from his other outside ventures like brand deals and collaborations. The QB is ranked 41st on the list.

T-9. Amari Cooper, Total Earnings: $39.4 million

Amari Cooper (image via SI)
Amari Cooper (image via SI)

The very talented wide receiver before playing for the Cleveland Browns has shown his dedication to the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, backed up by many titles. Cooper has managed to tailor a fantastic contract for himself. He earns $38.9M through this contract and $500K through his other deals outside turf. He ranks at the same number as that Prescott on this list.

8. Marshon Lattimore, Total Earnings: $40.9 million

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Marshon Lattimore (Image via shutterstock)

Marshon Lattimore is an American cornerback for the New Orlean Saints and is a famous name in the NFL. Being drafted in 2017, he is a 4 times pro bowl, and has achieved his name to the top with his display on the field. His net worth accounts for on-field earnings of $40.8 million combined with off-field $100k, taking his total earnings to $40.9 million. He is 38th on the Forbes list.

7. Kirk Cousins, Total Earnings: $48.5 million

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Kirk Cousins (Image via nfl.com)

The Vikings are having a blast of a season and so is their QB. The very accomplished QB for the Minnesota Vikings has backed up his on-field history with records and titles.

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His on-field earnings are around $46M, while the brand deals and other off-field ventures are fetching him $2.5M. Forbes rated Kirk Cousins as number 25th on their list.

6. Patrick Mahomes, Total Earnings: $49.1 million

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Patrick Mahomes (Image via nfl.com)

The AFC offensive player of the month for November this year is making all the right noise in the sports world. His position as a QB with the Kansas City Chiefs provided him with the best experience of being a celebrity player in the NFL.

Patrick Mahomes is ranked 24th on the Forbes list. He earns $29.1M and $20M as on-field and off-field earnings, respectively.

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5. Deshaun Watson, Total Earnings: $55.6 million

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Deshaun Watson (Image via Marca)

Another QB from the Cleveland Browns started his NFL journey in 2017 and achieved his dream of gaining popularity. There are high chances that the Browns’ QB might slide down on this list soon, credit to his multiple ongoing controversies. Watson is already earning peanuts ($100K) from his brand deals if we consider his contract earnings ($55.5M) with the Cleveland-based franchise for this year. Forbes ranked Deshaun Watson 21st on the list.

4. Josh Allen, Total Earnings: $67 million

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Josh Allen (Image via Spectrum News)

The Buffalo Bills QB is earning handsomely through his on-field play. For this year, he bagged $63M through his contract and $4M through his sponsorship deals.

Forbes rated Josh Allen 16th on their list.

3. Aaron Rodgers, Total Earnings: $68 million

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Aaron Rodgers (Image via football outsiders)

His name and experience as a footballer in the NFL are enough to gather all his luxuries. Playing for Green Bay Packers, he took the team many times towards victory, naming his titles and awards worth all the glory like 10 times Pro bowl, Super bowl MVP, Super Bowl champion, and many more.

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Even at 39, Aaron Rodgers has a powerful contract on his hand. He is listed 14th overall on this Forbes list. While he earns a handsome $11M from his off-field endeavors, his on-field earnings ($57M) remain his main source of income.

2. Matthew Stafford, Total Earnings: $72.3 million

Matthew strafford (Image via Sky Sports)
Matthew strafford (Image via Sky Sports)

Stafford led his team Los Angeles Rams as a QB toward victory in Super Bowl LVI in 2021. His worthy accolades are proof of why his name appears on the Forbes list.

While the Rams are having an abysmal season, currently their last season outing has helped Stafford a lot. He is listed 13th on the list and his on-field earnings stand at around $69.8M for this year.

1. Tom Brady, Total Earnings: $83.9 million

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The veteran does not need any introduction. His name carries all the honor he possesses being in the NFL since his draft came into being in the year 2000. The very wealthy player is in the game for over two decades and is still active with the team Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a QB.

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Brady (listed 9th overall) is the only NFL player in the top 10 of this coveted ranking of Forbes. He also happens to be the only footballer on the list whose off-field earnings ($52M) are more than the on-field earnings ($31.9M).

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