This quarterback got the biggest payday ever and still hasn’t won a Super Bowl

In the NFL, there is generally one role above all others that gets the biggest contract. As a defender, you are expected to lead the team on and off the field, which is why it is the highest paid position in the league. That’s especially true of the names on this list, representing some of the biggest names and contracts the NFL has ever seen, including contract money, signing bonuses and other guarantees.

15. Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw was the highest paid quarterback of his era.

• Highest annual salary: $470,000
• Year: 1983

Today, he’s a famous talking head during NFL games, but Terry Bradshaw was once the NFL’s No. 1 quarterback, and his performance in 1983 showed just that.

14. Joe Montana

Joe Montana is one of the best quarterbacks ever.

• Highest annual salary: 4 million dollars
• Year: 1994

Often considered the greatest quarterback in history alongside Tom Brady, Joe Montana is a four-time NFL champion during a legendary run for the San Francisco 49ers.

13. Dan Marino

Dan Marino is among the highest-paid quarterbacks to never win a Super Bowl.

• Highest annual salary: 6.3 million dollars
• Year: 1999

Dan Marino is considered royalty in Miami, even though he’s never brought a Super Bowl to town. He was handsomely rewarded for his outstanding play.

12. Brett Favre

Brett Favre has won against every other team in the NFL.

• Highest annual salary: 16 million dollars
• Year: 2010

The legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback beat every NFL team and was the first QB to do so.

11. Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning has become one of the game’s top media personalities in retirement.

• Highest annual salary: 35 million dollars
• Year: 2004

One of the greatest quarterbacks of his era, Peyton Manning holds multiple NFL records and is third in career passing touchdowns.

10. Tom Brady

Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback of all time.

• Highest annual salary: 39 million dollars
• Year: 2022

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their wallets for Tom Brady in 2022, and he rewarded them with a Super Bowl.

9. Drew Brees

Drew Brees achieved legendary status playing for the New Orleans Saints.

• Highest annual salary: 40 million dollars
• Year: 2018

Super Bowl champion Drew Brees was worth every penny of the contract he received in 2018.

8. Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger played for the Pittsburgh Steelers his entire career.

• Highest annual salary: $41.25 million
• Year: 2021

The Pittsburgh Steelers rewarded Ben Roethlisberger with a big payday after winning the team two Super Bowls.

7. Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan earned a big payday only to be forgotten about in retirement.

• Highest annual salary: 418.6 million dollars
• Year: 2022

Matt Ryan’s biggest payday came late in his career before he announced his retirement.

6. Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is at the tail end of his career.

• Highest annual salary: 50.3 million dollars
• Year: 2022

Aaron Rodgers hasn’t cashed in on his 2022 salary, but he’s already a Super Bowl winner.

5. Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback playing in the league today.

• Highest annual salary: 59.4 million dollars
• Year: 2022

With three Super Bowl wins in the last four seasons, Patrick Mahomes is worth every penny the Kansas City Chiefs are paying.

4. Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson is a controversial but highly paid quarterback.

• Highest annual salary: 64 million dollars
• Year: 2022

If Deshaun Watson can stay healthy and out of trouble, he could be among the best quarterbacks in the league and truly earn his huge salary.

3. Josh Allen

Josh Allen is a fantastic quarterback who is contending in the postseason.

• Highest annual salary: 66.9 million dollars
• Year: 2022

Josh Allen is one of the most likable quarterbacks in the league, but he has yet to take the Buffalo Bills to the promised land.

2. Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson was a total disappointment during his time in Denver.

• Highest annual salary: 67 million dollars
• Year: 2023

Russell Wilson was a total blast in Denver, and his massive salary could have been better spent.

1. Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson is one Super Bowl win away from legendary status.

• Highest annual salary: 80 million dollars
• Year: 2023

The Baltimore Ravens QB is the highest paid in history between signing bonuses, contracts and performance-based escalators.

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