NFL fans are were treated to a Super Bowl clash for the ages as the Philadelphia Eagles destroyed reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s finale.
The 59th Super Bowl in it’s history, the Chiefs were aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls in NFL history, but it the Eagles who knocked them off their perch to win only their second Super Bowl by a 40-22 scoreline.
With Grammy-award winner Kendrick Lamar performing at half-time, and the world watching on, the Super Bowl offered full proof that the NFL is one of the most high profile and money-laden sports on the planet.
But which players are earning the most coin from the sport? Here are the 13 NFL players with the highest yearly salary, according to ESPN.
1. Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys
The 31-year-old quarterback is the highest earner in the NFL at present, with a yearly salary of $60 million. | Getty Images
2. Joe Burrow - Cincinnati Bengals
Another highly-paid quarterback, the 28-year-old has thrown a total of 4,229 yards for his team this season. He earns a yearly salary of $55million. | Getty Images
3. Trevor Lawrence - Jacksonville Jaguars
Tied in second place for the highest paid NFL player is Jaguars' quarterback Lawrence. Injury has restricted him to just one appearance in the last month. He earns $55million a year. | Getty Images
4. Jordan Love - Green Bay Packers
Has thrown 7,900 yards during his career as the Packers quarterback, earning him a yearly salary of $55million. | Getty Images