Dak Prescott Beats Tom Brady as NFL's Highest-Paid Player for 2021, Forbes Says

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WhileTom Bradymay have added yet another Super Bowl ring to his collection earlier this year, Dallas Cowboys quarterbackDak Prescotthas come out on top in another way.

The outlet said Prescott is bringing in $75 million in NFL earnings, while another $12 million comes from endorsements, such as a deal with Jordan Brand and the NFT platform, Ethernity.

Conversely, Brady — the 44-year-old quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — made much more off of the field than he did on,Forbesreported. In total, Brady earned $27.5 million from his NFL contract and $45 million from businesses and endorsements, including TB12 and a deal with Under Armour.

Rounding out the top five players on the list are Chiefs starPatrick Mahomes($44.8 million), Green Bay Packers quarterbackAaron Rodgers($33.4 million), and Trent Williams of the San Francisco 49ers ($33.3 million).

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The Cowboys have eagerly been anticipating the return of Prescott, 28, after he suffered an ankle injury last season and a right latissimus strain during training camp, according toSports Illustrated.

Prescott is expected to return to the field on Sept. 9 when the Cowboys face —you guessed it— Brady and the Buccanneers in Tampa.

source: people.com