On Sunday, September 9 when Aaron Rodgers takes the field for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears he will be the highest paid player in the National Football League after signing a four-year, $134 million extension.
The new deal for the player many consider to be the best overall player in the league is record-breaking in numerous areas. His $57.5 million signing bonus is the largest in the NFL history and he will earn more than $80 million by next spring.
Back in 2013, Rodgers signed a five-year, $110 million extension. There are still two years left on that deal.
At age 34, Rodgers has 94 wins to 48 losses as a starter and has racked up 313 touchdowns with over 38,000 passing yards and multiple Most Valuable Player awards.
After signing Rodgers shared a thank you to the organization and fan base as he enters his 14th season and the Packers 100th.