As a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, Manning gets a nice salary of $27 million. He is a five-time MVP winner. He is the son of Archie Manning and brother of Eli Manning, both greats in the NFL football ranks. He played for the Indianapolis Colts during the 1998-2011 seasons. His career began at the University of Tennessee. During his senior year, he led his team to the SEC Championship back in 1997. He is recorded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has been named Sportsman of the Year and NFL Player of the Decade.
Justin James, otherwise known as JJ, plays for the Houston Texans as a defensive end. He was drafted in 2011 from his college in Wisconsin. He has received many awards throughout his career, including the “Most Defensive Player of the Year Award.” He is known for his defensive skills, but sometimes he will switch from a defensive end to play defensive tackle. In 2014, he caught three touchdown passes. He made history in 2014 also when he had 2-20+ sack seasons. His salary is recorded at $27.9 million.
As a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, Palmer makes $29 million per year. He won the Heisman Trophy back in 2002 when he played college football for the USC. He was the player for the Cincinnati Bengals for eight seasons, and he was the first pick for the NFL draft in 2001. He additionally played for the Oakland Raiders. Football runs in his families’ bloodlines, as his brother, Jordan Palmer, was also a quarterback.
Known as one of the most decorative players in history, Ndamukong Suh brings home a nice $38.6 million per year. He is the defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins. In 2010, he was drafted by the Dolphins from the Detroit Lions. He earned All-American honors when he played college football in Nebraska.
“Big Ben” is at the Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He demands an impressive $48.9 million a year. He started his career as a player in Miami University in Ohio, but he was drafted by the Steelers. The Lima, Ohio native is only 33 years old, but he is one of the best and most recognized quarterbacks of all times. He is one of the most impressive players in the history of the sport with an all-time record of being the 9th best passer in the NFL. He wears the number 7 proudly for his idol and person that gave him the passion for the game, John Elway. Consequently, he has been compared to him too.
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