20 Richest Players In NFL History

6. Philip Rivers, QB — $202.9 million

Years Active: 2004-

Highest single-season earnings: $32 million (2015; includes $17 million signing bonus)

Rivers will be considered one of, if not the greatest Chargers quarterback in franchise history. The Canton-bound quarterback has made seven Pro Bowl teams, and won the NFL comeback player of the year award in 2013.