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.