Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen ranked above Tom Brady in highest-earning NFL players list (2022)

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Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals

SK's top five highest-earning NFL players continued.

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# 3 - Tom Brady - $58.4 million

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NFC Divisional Playoffs - Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The seven-time Super Bowl champion comes in at number three. Known for his willingness to take less money so other team needs can be met, Brady only has $18.4 million for his salary.

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But with all his endorsements, this is where he makes it up. Forty-million dollars to be exact, as he is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.

# 2 - Josh Allen - $66.5 million

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The Buffalo Bills quarterback is, according to many, the best in the league right now. The Bills are tipped to be Super Bowl favorites simply because of number 17.

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The 25-year-old is set to have a sensational 2022 season and also gets paid very well regardless. Sixty-two-point-four million dollars is Allen's salary with a mere $4 million coming in endorsements.

# 1 - Matthew Stafford - $73.3 million

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Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade & Rally

Now a Super Bowl champion, Matthew Stafford takes out the number one spot for the NFL's highest-paid player. The former Lions quarterback had a sensational season as he led the Rams to the promised land against the Bengals.

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Like every other player on the list, the majority of Stafford's money is his salary. The $70.3 million is salary for the quarterback while just $4 million comes from endorsements.

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