As a result of Patrick Mahomes' recent signing of a 10-year deal for an astounding $503 million, we have been pondering the topic of who the wealthiest athletes in the history of sports are. But who exactly are the NFL players who hold the record for the most wealth? Is there room on the list for any of the already available crops? How many millions of dollars do you need to amass before you can call yourself one of the richest NFL players?

10. Russell Wilson – $135 Million

The quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks who guided the team to its first and only victory in the Super Bowl in 2014 is Russell Wilson, who can be found at the very bottom of the list. In 2012, the Seahawks selected him in the draught, and he has played for the team ever since.

Additionally, he is signed to endorsement deals with some of the most successful companies in the world, such as Nike, Bose, and Mercedes. In addition to that, Wilson has several investments in profitable businesses.

9. John Elway, $145 Million

Not many people in Denver are more well-known than John Elway. After spending his entire career with the Broncos and guiding them to two Super Bowl victories, the quarterback is now the team's general manager and executive vice president of football operations.

Elway pulls in a cool salary of around $3.75 million yearly at the Broncos. However, a significant portion of his wealth comes from successful commercial transactions. In addition to his ownership of four steakhouses, he was formerly the owner of five car dealerships, all of which he sold in 1997 for a total of $82.5 million.

8. Eli Manning – $150 Million

Eli Manning, the second to appear on this list, played his whole career with the New York Giants until calling it to quit in January 2020. During his stint with the Giants, the team won the Super Bowl twice, and he was awarded the game's Most Valuable Player.

Manning finished his career with a total salary of $252.3 million, making him the most paid athlete in the National Football League (NFL) history. In addition, he has received sponsorship from various well-known corporations, such as Samsung, Reebok, and Kraft, among others.

7. Drew Brees, 160 Million Dollars

The next player on our roster is Drew Brees, who plays quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Since joining the NFL in 2001, Brees has been a fixture in the state of Louisiana's professional football scene since 2006. To this point, the pinnacle of his career is undoubtedly winning Super Bowl XLIV and being awarded Most Valuable Player of the Game.

Brees reached a new agreement with the Saints to see him get a total of $50 million in compensation throughout the next two seasons. The numerous various dining establishments that he owns also contribute to his fortune.

6. Tom Brady, $200 Million

The Greatest Of All Time played for the New England Patriots for 19 seasons, during which time they set a record by winning six Super Bowls. He has just signed a contract with the Buccaneers and is now one of the Richest Players in the NFL who makes the most money.

The Buccaneers are obligated to pay Brady $50 million throughout his two-year deal with the team. However, that is not the end of the story since he has the potential to earn an additional $4.5 million year via incentives. The famous quarterback also has lucrative endorsement deals with well-known companies such as Aston Martin, Under Armour, and Movado, bringing him additional income.

5. Steve Young, 200 Million Dollars

The next quarterback on our roster is Steve Young, who is also a quarterback. He was a member of the 49ers for a total of 13 seasons, during which time they were Super Bowl champions three times. Although he was Joe Montana's backup quarterback for the previous two Super Bowls, he was the Most Valuable Player for Super Bowl XXIX.

4. John Madden – $200 Million

There is no denying the reality that John Madden is undoubtedly one of the most well-known football coaches in the game's history. However, he is included on this list because, during the 1958 season, he was a member of the practice squad with the Philadelphia Eagles.

3. Peyton Manning – $250 Million

Peyton Manning is a name that almost everyone in the United States is familiar with. Before finishing his career as a quarterback in Denver, the two-time Super Bowl champion and 14-time selection to the Pro Bowl spent most of his playing career as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.

Peyton Manning is a major fan of sponsorships and has made money from various corporations, such as ESPN, MasterCard, and Reebok. Additionally, he is the owner of 21 Papa John's franchisees. It has lately been heavily rumored that Eli Manning may soon convert to commentary, which would see him receiving a salary in the eight figures. If this turns out to be true, it would be a very lucrative move for him. Keep an eye on this place...

2. Roger Staubach – $600 Million

Next up is someone who, if you're like most people, you didn't anticipate would be quite that wealthy and two-time Super Bowl winner played for ten years, retiring in 1979.

1. The two billion dollars owed to Jerry Richardson

In the late 1950s, when the current owner of the Carolina Panthers was still a player, he competed for the Baltimore Colts and won the National Football League Championship with them. In 2018, the franchise was sold for $2.3 billion amid allegations of inappropriate behavior by the former owner.