NFL's 20 richest players of all-time

NFL’s 20 richest players of all-time

Oct 7, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shakes hands with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) following the game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Matt Ryan – $106,450,000

Ryan is making $9.5 million this season for the Falcons as one of the top 25 highest-paid players in the league this season after he signed a five-year deal worth $103.75 million in July of 2013 as Atlanta locked up their franchise quarterback through the prime of his career.

The former No. 3 overall pick out of Boston College struggled along with the rest of the team in 2013 when he was clearly affected by the injuries to Pro Bowl receivers Roddy White and Julio Jones. Ryan threw a career-high 17 interceptions last year and his 26 touchdowns were the lowest since 2009, his second year in the NFL.

Ryan, however, did complete 67.4 percent of his passes and 4,515 yards, both marks were the second-best of his career. With White and Jones back in the lineup this season, Ryan began the season with a career-high 448 yards and led the league with 679 yards through two games.

After a three-interception game led to a loss in Week 2 against the Bengals, Ryan rebounded exceptionally well in Week 3 against the Buccaneers with 284 yards and three touchdowns on 21-of-24 passing in the 56-14 win.

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