Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen ranked above Tom Brady in highest-earning NFL players list (2022)

SK's top five highest-earning NFL players continued.

# 3 - Tom Brady - $58.4 million

NFC Divisional Playoffs - Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The seven-time Super Bowl champion comes in at number three. Known for his willingness to take less money so other team needs can be met, Brady only has $18.4 million for his salary.

But with all his endorsements, this is where he makes it up. Forty-million dollars to be exact, as he is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.

# 2 - Josh Allen - $66.5 million

AFC Divisional Playoffs - Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

The Buffalo Bills quarterback is, according to many, the best in the league right now. The Bills are tipped to be Super Bowl favorites simply because of number 17.

The 25-year-old is set to have a sensational 2022 season and also gets paid very well regardless. Sixty-two-point-four million dollars is Allen's salary with a mere $4 million coming in endorsements.

# 1 - Matthew Stafford - $73.3 million

Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade & Rally

Now a Super Bowl champion, Matthew Stafford takes out the number one spot for the NFL's highest-paid player. The former Lions quarterback had a sensational season as he led the Rams to the promised land against the Bengals.

Like every other player on the list, the majority of Stafford's money is his salary. The $70.3 million is salary for the quarterback while just $4 million comes from endorsements.