The All-Time List of the Ten Highest Paid Players in the NFL

Introduction

10.) Larry Fitzgerald

• Larry Fitzgerald has been a member of the Arizona Cardinals since 2004 and is still active with the team.
• NFL First Team All Pro (2008)
• Twice recognized as the NFL's Leader in Receiving Touchdowns (2008, 2009)
• Overview of Career Statistics for Rushing and Receiving in the NFL

9.) Matthew Stafford

• Matthew Stafford has been with the Detroit Lions starting from 2009 and continues to play for them.
• NFL Pro Bowl (2014)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2011)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

8.) Philip Rivers

• Philip Rivers has played for both the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts during his career.
• NFL Passing Yards Leader (2010)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2013)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

7.) Matt Ryan

• Matt Ryan has been a key player for the Atlanta Falcons starting in 2008 and remains with the franchise.
• NFL MVP (2016)
• NFL First Team All Pro (2016)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

6.) Ben Roethlisberger

• Ben Roethlisberger has been dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2004 and is still with the team.
• 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XL, XLIII)
• NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2004)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

5.) Aaron Rodgers

• Aaron Rodgers has played for the Green Bay Packers from 2005 to the present.
• Super Bowl Champion (XLV)
• Super Bowl MVP (XLV)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

4.) Tom Brady

• Tom Brady has had successful stints with both the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• A record six-time Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
• Four-time recipient of the Super Bowl MVP award (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

3.) Drew Brees

• Drew Brees was a notable player for the San Diego Chargers before achieving success with the New Orleans Saints.
• Super Bowl Champion (XLIV)
• Super Bowl MVP (XLIV)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

2.) Peyton Manning

• Peyton Manning had a distinguished career with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos.
• 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XLI, L)
• Super Bowl MVP (XLI)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

1.) Eli Manning

• Eli Manning played for the New York Giants from 2004 until his retirement in 2019.
• 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XLII, XLVI)
• 2 Time Super Bowl MVP (XLII, XLVI)
• Career NFL Passing Statistics

Written by: David Green