NFL players

are amongst the best-paid sportsmen in the world.

Endorsement deals, side businesses, and investments

have a huge part to play in the wealth of players and ex-players alike.

8 OF THE RICHEST

past and present NFL players in the world today worth $100M or more

Here are

08

DREW BREES

 $100 million

2001-2005 San Diego Chargers 2006-2020 New Orleans Saints

Credit: Brynn Anderson/Associated Press

07

BRETT FAVR

 $100 million

played with the Green Bay Packers

Credit: Green Eagle

06

JOHN ELWAY

 $145 million

inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004 at the age of 44

Credit: David Zalubowski/Associated Press

05

AARON RODGERS

$150M to $180M

currently leads our top earners’ category in the NFL playing for the Green Bay Packers.

Credit: Rick Scuteri/AP/Shutterstock

04

STEVE YOUNG

 $200 million

fondly remembered for his 13-year spell with the San Francisco 49ers

Credit: Zinc Agency

03

PEYTON MANNING

 $200 million

spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos

Credit: NFL.com

02

TOM BRADY

 $400 million

GOAT of the last decade of football with 5 Super Bowl MVP award

Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

01

ROGER STAUBACH

 $600 million

joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1969 and led his team to five Super Bowls trophies over his 11-year career

Credit: Paul Moseley/Newscom

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