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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September 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) runs with the football in front of wide receiver Keshawn Martin (82) and Oakland Raiders cornerback Carlos Rogers (27) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Texans defeated the Raiders 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Andre Johnson – $88,934,470

Johnson, 33, entered the league and was instantly one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL after the Houston Texans made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2003 draft. A decade later and Johnson is destined to end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his numbers may never be approached by another Texans receiver in their franchise history.

The former Miami Hurricanes standout has five seasons with at least 100 receptions and has twice led the NFL in receptions, including a career-high 115 in 208. Johnson has twice led the league in receiving yards and has seven seasons with more than 1,000 yards, including a career-high 1,598 in 2012.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Johnson has been one of the best receivers of his generation and with $10 million in a base salary this season is one of the highest-paid players this year.

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