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13. Eli Manning
New York Giants quarterback, Eli Manning, throws a pass during the second quarter of the 2013 National Football League Pro Bowl, Jan. 27., at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Several hundred service members assigned to bases throughout Hawaii were honored during games opening ceremonies and the halftime celebration. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)
Total Earnings: $45 million
Salary/Bonuses: $37 million
Endorsements: $8 million
The two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback signed a four-year, $84 million contract extension in Sept. The pact included a $31 million signing bonus and $65 million in guarantees. The guarantee is tied for the most ever given to an NFL player, matching Philip Rivers deal. Manning’s career earnings are now the highest among active players with $188 million after the retirement of his brother Peyton.
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