The NFL’s Highest Paid Players of 2016

When you really think about it, it’s jaw-dropping to see how much pro athletes are paid to play a children’s game. But, that’s what happens when you have incredibly passionate fans, and television contracts worth billions of dollars per season. As a result, player salaries have skyrocketed over the past decade. And because so many elite players become household names, they can turn that popularity into even more cash off the field (through endorsement deals). Without further delay, here’s a look at the 15 highest-paid players in the NFL for the 2016 season. Spoiler Alert: The very first player on this list will definitely shock you…