Highest annual earnings for an American football player

Highest annual earnings for an American football player
Who
Tom Brady
What
18000000 US dollar(s)
Where
Not Applicable
When
09 September 2010
On September 9, 2010 Tom Brady (USA) of the New England Patriots (NFL) signed the 4 year $72 million (then approx. £47 million) contract extension making him the highest paid player in the NFL. His annual salary of $18 million (then approx. £12 million) tops all American Football Players.