Tom Brady Vs Aaron Rodgers Vs Patrick Mahomes. Which Star QB Has the Biggest Salary Cap Hit in 2022?

The National Football League is a mixture of entertainment and business, with quarterbacks being the top-tier players to bag lucrative deals from the franchises. At the current date, few signal-callers stand apart from other QBs in terms of talent and salary cap. Specifically, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Patrick Mahomes are always in the spotlight, making the fans debate over their greatness. And amid this, a question often pops up: who makes more money in 2022?

Well, it turns out the youngest quarterback amongst them is leading the rally, with a whopping sum of $35,793,381 in 2022. Patrick Mahomes has surpassed the veterans, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.

The Texas native restructured his contract with the Chiefs in 2020 for the next ten seasons. However, the Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will make $28,533,568, holding the 5th spot in the entire team. Rodgers received a contract extension with the Packers this off-season.

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Interestingly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who is considered the greatest of all time, comes third in this list. He will make $11,896,000, including bonuses and other perks in 2022, putting him behind other signal-callers in the league. Moreover, this season might prove his final campaign in the pro football league.

Tom Brady surpasses other QBs in terms of net worth

After playing an extensive career of 22 seasons, Tom Brady has established himself as one of the greatest athletes to ever play the sport. He would have earned more than any other quarterback in the league.

However, a major chunk of his wealth doesn’t come from his NFL contracts. As it turns out, the 44-year-old earns more from brand endorsements, social media, and other side hustles.

Brady has even signed a 10-year $375 million gig with the broadcasting company FOX sports for the role of a commentator. Similarly, he boasts of making more than $300 million as on-field earnings. When it comes to Aaron Rodgers, the QB had a net worth of $200 million, and Patrick Mahomes is understandably behind the two veterans, with a worth of $40 million.

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The young class of signal-callers is nearing the veterans to compete in terms of salary cap hit. However, there is a long way ahead for them. With the new trend of retired players investing in business avenues, their wealth is expected to compound more in the upcoming years.