NFL fans rejoice! The Super Bowl is back for its 60th anniversary as the New England Patriots clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara this week.
The first time since 2022 that the Kansas City Chiefs are not taking part in the showcase final. Last year’s champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, lost in the playoffs earlier this year, meaning we’ll have a new team crowned the NFL champions at Levi’s Stadium in California this weekend.
With Grammy winner Bad Bunny performing alongside punk legends Green Day at the event, the Super Bowl is expected to be one of the most-watched sporting events on the calendar. The NFL remains one of the most high-profile and money-laden sports on the planet.
But which players are earning the most money from the sport?
Here are the 27 NFL players with the highest yearly salary, according to OverTheCap.com.
9. Lamar Jackson - Baltimore Ravens
Has thrown over 22,000 passing yards in his career, and is paid a yearly salary of $52,500,000 for doing so. | Getty Images
10. Jalen Hurts - Philadelphia Eagles
Last year's Super Bowl winning quarterback is paid a yearly salary of $51,000,000 by the Eagles. | Getty Images
11. Kyler Murray - Arizona Cardinals
The 2018 Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and was named AP Player of the Year is paid $46,100,000 per year by the Cardinals. | Getty Images
12. Deshaun Watson - Cleveland Browns
Watson is paid $46,000,000 per year by the Browns. | Getty Images