Rolling in the Green: Top 10 Most Lucrative NFL Contracts

When the Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson to the biggest contract in NFL history most recently, it sparked much debate in the sports industry as that type of money is usually earned by the quarterbacks of the NFL.

It also led to many to think back onto some of the most lucrative deals that were ever given to these athletes, a lot of the contracts eclipsing the three-figure mark and making these professionals a group of very rich people.

Here, we have a list of the 10 most lucrative NFL contracts that were officially agreed upon. See who made the list: