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The value of a franchise quarterback shows up on the field, in the Super Bowl and on the payroll.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes home the NFL's largest single-season paycheck this year, earning more than $27.7 million. Roethlisberger, a No. 1 pick in 2004, took his team to victory in Super Bowl XL in his second season.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes home the NFL's largest single-season paycheck this year, earning more than $27.7 million. Roethlisberger, a No. 1 pick in 2004, took his team to victory in Super Bowl XL in his second season.
2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21,119,256
3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17,103,480
4. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16,872,400
5. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16,003,840
6. G Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants $ 14,890,000
7. CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia $ 14,145,000
8. WR Randy Moss, New England $ 14,006,720
9. T Flozell Adams, Dallas $ 14,005,760
10 .DT Tommy Kelly, Oakland $ 13,978,480
11. WR Terrell Owens, Dallas $ 13,731,560
12. WR Bernard Berrian, Minnesota $ 13,705,000
13. T Michael Roos, Tennessee $ 13,505,520
14. C Jeff Faine, Tampa Bay $ 13,105,760
15. DE Will Smith, New Orleans $ 12,950,000
16. QB Tony Romo, Dallas $ 12,886,600
17. G Travelle Wharton, Carolina $ 12,850,000
18. DE Antwan Odom, Cincinnati $ 12,800,000
19. CB Terence Newman, Dallas $ 12,611,240
20. RB Marion Barber, Dallas $ 12,522,400
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