How Peyton Manning made $247 million to become the highest-paid player in NFL history

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Peyton Manning is one win away from his second Super Bowl championship in what may be the final game of a storied career in which he holds most of the NFL’s passing records.

While it may not matter as much to Manning, there is another huge record he holds. He has been paid more than any other player in NFL history and it is not even close.

While Manning is one of the best players ever and has an insane work ethic, he has also been a bit lucky to end up with $247 million in career earnings, $59 million more than any other player.