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.
17. Sam Darnold - Seattle Seahawks
Can the Seahawks win his first Super Bowl this weekend? The quarterback is paid a yearly salary of $33,500,000. | Getty Images
18. Baker Mayfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneer
Mayfield has thrown for 28,525 career passing yards in 123 games. The 30-year-old earns a wage of $33,333,333 per year. | Getty Images
19. Justin Fields - New York Jets
The 26-year-old Jets quarterback has a yearly pay packet of $20,000,000. | Getty Images
20. Daniel Jones - Indianapolis Colts
The 28-year-old had a rollercoaster season with the Colts, before falling short in their quest to make the playoffs. He is paid a reported $14,000,000. | Getty Images