Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes in 2022 from the NFL according to Forbes

The Cowboys talisman was bound to be on this list. Prescott’s on-field earnings are $27.4M. He also earns $12M from his other outside ventures like Brand deals and collaborations. The QB is ranked 41st on the list. 

T-9. Dak Prescott Total Earnings: $39.4M

The Browns WR 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 of Prescott in this list. 

T-9. Amari Cooper Total Earnings: $39.4M

This feisty New Orleans Saints CB is ranked 38th on the forbes list. He has a solid contract with Saints that grants him $40.8M as on-field earnings. Unfortunately his brand deals and other stuff needs to a good PR to see some increase ($100K off-field earnings). 

8. Marshon Lattimore Total Earnings: $40.9M

The Vikings are having a blast of a season and so is their QB. Cousins is ranked 25th on the highest earnings list for athletes all over the world. His on-field earnings are around $46M, while the brand deals and other off-field ventures are fetching him $2.5M. 

7. Kirk Cousins Total Earnings: $48.5M

The AFC offensive player of the month for November this year is making all the right noise in the sports world. Patrick Mahomes is ranked 24th on the list. He earns $29.1M and $20M as onfield and offfield earnings respectively. 

6. Patrick Mahomes Total Earnings: $49.1M

There are high chances that 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. 

5. Deshaun Watson Total Earnings: $55.6M

The 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. Allen is 16th on the Forbes list.

4. Josh Allen Total Earnings: $67M

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) remains his main source of income. 

3. Aaron Rodgers Total Earnings: $68M

Looks like the reigning Super Bowl champion QB was ensured a good salary after that dream run. While the Rams are having a abysmal season currently their last season outing has helped Stafford a lot. Stafford is listed 13th on the list and his onfield earning stands around $69.8M for this year. 

2. Matthew Stafford Total Earnings: $72.3M

Tom Brady (listed 9th overall) is the only NFL player in the top 10 of this coveted ranking. 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). 

1. Tom Brady Total Earnings: $83.9M

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