The 25 highest-paid NFL players of all time by Cork Gaines on Nov 29, 2015, 10:27 AM Advertisement
 In the NFL, lots of players sign big contracts. But unlike other sports, those players rarely see the end of those deals or all of the money. Thanks to contracts that are not guaranteed, sometimes players are cut or deals are restructured when their production declines or their salary-cap number gets too big. But a select few have gone on to make big money in their careers, with 18 players making at least $100 million. Not surprisingly, many of those players are quarterbacks, as 11 of the 14 highest-paid of all time throw the ball for a living. Using contract data obtained by Spotrac.com, here are the 25 highest-paid players in NFL history. 1. Peyton Manning, QB — $244.7 million  Seasons: 18 Highest single-season earnings: $35 million (2004; includes $34.5 million signing bonus) Championships: 1 Pro Bowls: 14 First-team All-Pro: 7 One thing to know: Manning can earn $4 million in bonuses if the Broncos win the Super Bowl this season. He also has one year left on his deal at $19 million.
2. Eli Manning, QB — $187.8 million  Seasons: 12 Highest single-season earnings: $37 million (2015; includes $31 million signing bonus) Championships: 2 Pro Bowls: 3 First-team All-Pro: 0 One thing to know: Manning will pull in a cool $37 million this season alone as part of his new $84 million contract, which included a $31 million signing bonus.
3. Tom Brady, QB — $162.8 million  Seasons: 16 Highest single-season earnings: $33 million (2013; includes $30 million signing bonus) Championships: 4 Pro Bowls: 10 First-team All-Pro: 2 One thing to know: Brady has consistently sacrificed money during his career for the sake of the team. He is in the first year of a three-year, $27 million extension. Six players in the NFL will make more than $27 million this year.
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