The NFL is not short of good players nor are they short of funding for these players. With sporting salaries being a recent discussion and headliner players want to be paid fairly for their efforts and talents. Big names are paid huge annual salaries, after all, the sport is not exactly safe and these players dedicate most of their lives to a sport that can damage/ injure them. Some say that the guaranteed money when signing a deal is all it’s about nowadays.
The Highest Paid NFL Players In 2019
Russell Wilson, Seahawks
Wilson is the quarterback of the team and makes $35 million annually, however, he is guaranteed $107 million. The Seahawk superstar is married to Ciara and his net worth stands at $115 million. \He actually also used to play minor league baseball for the Tri-City Dust Devils, his rights are still being held but with that salary, he is definitely sticking with football for now.
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
Roethlisberger’s annual salary currently stands at $34 million with his guarantee at $37.5 million. With the nickname “Big Ben” he certainly needed to be paid big too. The 38-year old has 3 children and was in fact the youngest Super-Bowl winning quarterback at the age of 23. He has been one of the most consistent passers in NFL history.
Jared Goff, Rams
Goff is the quarterback for the Rams and is being paid $33.5 million annually with a guarantee of $110 million. he is just 25-years old and has an entire career in front of him, with much in store. He has already been selected for 2 Super Bowls. His guarantee is the highest in NFL history.
Aaron Rodgers, Packers
The Packers quarterback is annually paid $33.5 million and is guaranteed $103 million. Rodgers was Super Bowl MVP in 2010 and named Associate Press Athlete of the year in 2011 as well as league MVP in 2011.