In the NFL, lots of players sign big contracts. But unlike other sports, NFL deals are rarely guaranteed and few players see all of the money in those large deals.
But a select few have gone on to make big money in their careers as there are now 26 players who have made at least $100 million.
The list of the 25 players with the most career earnings includes 17 active players, 17 quarterbacks, 1 Tom Brady, and 2 Mannings.
Using contract data obtained by Spotrac.com, here are the 25 highest-paid players in NFL history.
25. Champ Bailey, CB — $102.8 million
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Seasons: 15
Highest single-season earnings: $16.5 million (2010; included $3 million roster bonus)
Championships: 0
Pro Bowls: 12
First-team All-Pro: 3
One thing to know: Bailey's largest contract came after the 2003 season, when he signed a seven-year, $63 million deal.
24. Alex Smith, QB — $106.5 million
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Seasons: 12
Highest single-season earnings: $19.0 million (2014; included $18 million signing bonus)
Championships: 0
Pro Bowls: 2
First-team All-Pro: 0
One thing to know: Often referred to by the pejorative "game manager," Smith has his team to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last seven years.
23. Calvin Johnson, WR — $113.8 million
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Seasons: 9
Highest single-season earnings: $25 million (2013; includes $20 million option bonus)
Championships: 0
Pro Bowls: 6
First-team All-Pro: 3
One thing to know: Johnson retired after the 2015 season because he was "in pain." He walked away from the final four years and $67.7 million on his contract.
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