5 NFL players who earn the most in endorsements

NFL players have the opportunity to make millions of dollars during the course of their careers, and most of them take full advantage of it. Teams give their players massive contracts based on their ability to perform on the football field. The better they play, the more money they make from their contracts.

In addition to playing football, many NFL players have business interests. They are extremely popular and recognizable among the public. Increasing popularity is an important strategy for players as it allows them to land more endorsement deals, which can be worth millions of dollars.

While all players have the ability to earn endorsements, quarterbacks have traditionally dominated the field.

On that note, here's a look at the five players who earn the most endorsement money, according to Forbes.

#5 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers - $11 million

Aaron Rodgers signed a record-breaking contract extension with the Green Bay Packers during the 2022 NFL offseason. The massive deal made him the first player in NFL history to sign a contract worth more than $50 million in AAV.

In addition to having the most valuable contract in the league, Rodgers also makes more than $10 million annually in endorsements. He has notable deals with Adidas and Fanatics, while his largest one is with State Farm.

#4 Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos - $12 million

Russell Wilson became embroiled in one of the biggest storylines of the 2022 offseason as he moved from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos. He believes the move will help him grow his legacy as well as his brand.

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Wilson currently runs his own brand, 3BRAND, which deals mostly in clothing and apparrel. 3BRAND has a licencing deal with Lids, while Wilson also has major deals with Nike and Pepsi.