The new NFL season is underway, with Philadelphia Eagles kicking off the campaign with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
The climax of the last American Football season saw the previously all-conquering Kansas City Chiefs fail in their bid to make history by becoming the first NFL team in history to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles, losing to the Eagles at Caesar’s Superdome in February.
One of the most money-laden sports on the planet, the NFL’s popularity continues to explode worldwide, with such fandom resulting in the sports most prestigious talents turned into millionaires via huge contracts, endorsements and business ventures. But who is the richest NFL player of all time?
Here are the top 15 richest NFL players of all time in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Drew Brees - $160million
As a player, Brees led the NFL in passing yards a record seven times before retiring in 2022. The ex-New Orleans Saints quarterback has been heavily involved in broadcasting since retirement, and has a reported net worth of $160million owing to his NFL contract's during his playing days and endorsements thereafter. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Eli Manning - $160million
Brother of the aforementioned Peyton, Eli enjoyed a lucrative NFL career as a star quarterback for the New York Giants, earning significant salaries, coupled with additional income from endorsements and post-football ventures in media and business. He also worked as an analyst on ESPN alongside his brother. | Getty Images
11. Matthew Stafford - $150million
The Los Angeles Rams quarterback is considered very wealthy primarily due to his highly successful NFL career, where he has earned a massive amount of money through large contracts, particularly his extension with the Rams - one of the biggest deals in the NFL. He has a reported net worth of $150million. | Getty Images
12. IJoe Montana - $150million
The iconic former NFL quarterback earned his reported $150million net worth from his successful playing career - particularly his four Super Bowl wins with the San Francisco 49ers. He has further increased his wealth through savvy business ventures post-career, most notably by founding the venture capital firm 'Liquid 2 Ventures' where he invests in start-ups. | Otto Greule Jr Photo: Otto Greule Jr