Who makes the most in NFL? Signing bonuses tell the story

**singersp** · 07-03-2007, 05:44 AM

[size=13pt]Who makes the most in NFL? Signing bonuses tell the story [/size]

Updated 7h 14m ago

By Larry Weisman, USA TODAY
New England Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour earned the most money during the 2006 season of any NFL player, but his reign at the top will be short....

TOP 10 SALARIES

Player Team Total '06 compensation

Richard Seymour New England
$24,691,160

Drew Brees New Orleans
$22,000,000

Bryant McKinnie Minnesota
$17,500,000

Steve Hutchinson Minnesota
$16,588,080

Jeff Backus Detroit
$16,252,310

Tom Brady New England
$16,004,840

Carson Palmer Cincinnati
$15,750,000

John Abraham Atlanta
$15,503,300

Shaun Alexander Seattle
$15,125,000

Reggie Wayne Indianapolis
$15,100,440

Rankings based on base salary, signing bonus and other bonuses awarded in 2006. Go here for the complete salary database.

**singersp** · 07-03-2007, 05:44 AM

I'm not surprised to see Hutch & McKinnie on the 2006 list with the big signings they had, but I was surprised to see them rank that high.

I wonder how they rank in 2007?

**Marrdro** · 07-03-2007, 07:25 AM

Funny.
Bit of levity here.........

I was suprised to see Tom Brady's name on that list, especially after the lengthy discussions we had on how much of a team guy he was by giving up all his money to help the team out
:

;D

**singersp** · 07-03-2007, 04:02 PM

"Marrdro" wrote:

Funny.
Bit of levity here.........

I was suprised to see Tom Brady's name on that list, especially after the lengthy discussions we had on how much of a team guy he was by giving up all his money to help the team out
:

;D

Did he give it up or did he defer (backload) it? It would explain the higher salary now

**baumy300** · 07-03-2007, 04:41 PM

Those salaries just aren't fair
:'(

**SharperImage** · 07-03-2007, 04:42 PM

Where The Flip is Peyton Manning iknow he makes over 150M

**singersp** · 07-03-2007, 04:47 PM

"SharperImage" wrote:

Where The Flip is Peyton Manning iknow he makes over 150M

Most of that must have been in bonuses.

**ItalianStallion** · 07-05-2007, 08:55 AM

"Marrdro" wrote:

Funny.
Bit of levity here.........

I was suprised to see Tom Brady's name on that list, especially after the lengthy discussions we had on how much of a team guy he was by giving up all his money to help the team out
:

;D

I think the fact that Bryant McKinnie, who has been inconsistent and never has made the Pro-Bowl, and Steve Hutchinson, a guard, both made more money last year than a QB who has won 3 superbowls for his team speaks volumes...

**BloodyHorns82** · 07-05-2007, 09:39 AM

I don't understand why offensive lineman would even make the list to begin with.
The players that take a beating every down and making the game play decisions should be the ones raking in the cash.