Despite his record number of championships, Tom Brady only comes in third — behind two of his longtime rivals.
In the NFL, lots of players sign big contracts. But unlike other sports, NFL deals are rarely guaranteed and few players see all of the money in those large deals.
But a select few have gone on to make big money in their careers as there are now 26 players who have made at least $100 million.
The list of the 25 players with the most career earnings includes 17 active players, 17 quarterbacks, 1 Tom Brady, and 2 Mannings.
Using contract data obtained by Spotrac.com, here are the 25 highest-paid players in NFL history.
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