Few possessions are more prized in the NFL than a Super Bowl ring. Some players fought their entire careers to get one yet never managed it.While the sentimental value of these rings is often incalculable, their fiscal value is very real. This can often be capitalized on by players who are down on their luck or simply want to raise funds.Kendall Baker@kendallbakerIn short, Vladimir Putin stole Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring.From Jeff Benedict's book, "The Dynasty”:51In short, Vladimir Putin stole Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring.From Jeff Benedict's book, "The Dynasty”: https://t.co/lm1cy688biA number of former NFL players have auctioned their Super Bowl rings in the past. Lawrence Taylor’s 1991 ring broke the record for the most valuable Super Bowl ring ever sold.But Taylor is not the only player who sold his championship jewelry. Here are five players who sold their Super Bowl rings.#1 William PerryWilliam Perry in action for the Chicago BearsWilliam "The Refrigerator" Perry is one of the most popular figures in NFL history, not only because of his imposing size, but also because of how he approached the game.For a generation of British NFL fans who were just being introduced to the sport on free-to-air television, William Perry of the Chicago Bears was one of the most recognizable stars in the league.He was part of the '85 Bears team that dominated the NFL and won the Super Bowl. So vast was Perry’s hand measurements that his Super Bowl ring remains the largest of any professional football player. He has a size 25 ring, which is way larger than the 10-12 average for an adult male.Perry’s 1985 Super Bowl ring was auctioned for $203,150 in 2015. Perry, however, wasn’t actually in charge of the process. He had sold his ring to a private collection in order to raise funds.#2 Gary BrackettWashington Redskins v Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett was Peyton Manning's former teammate. He was a member of the team that won the Super Bowl in 2006.As an undrafted free agent, Brackett worked his way up to become a key figure in Tony Dungy’s defense. He represented the Colts for nine seasons until his retirement in 2011.However, retirement brought about difficulties for the former linebacker as his financial security collapsed. This was due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic.By 2021, he was in debt to the tune of just under $4 million. He was forced to file for bankruptcy. Selling most of his possessions was the next step. This included his 2006 Super Bowl ring.After seeing 11 businesses crumble in the wake of the pandemic, Brackett’s ring only returned $60,000 at auction. Colts owner Jim Irsay was rumored to have been involved in the bidding.