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| <ref>[http://wcco.com/local/mauer.contract.extension.2.1579043.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>
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| style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;"| $18,079,714
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| style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;"| $220,484.32
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| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114023132/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/players/3120/ |title=Jermaine O'Neal - Stats, Bio - Boston Celtics - NBA - Pro Basketball - SI.com |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=1978-10-13 |accessdate=2012-07-11}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/players/3120/ |title=Jermaine O'Neal - Stats, Bio - Boston Celtics - NBA - Pro Basketball - SI.com |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=1978-10-13 |accessdate=2012-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114023132/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/players/3120/ |archivedate=January 14, 2006 }}</ref>
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| style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;" | $14,285,714
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* [[Michael Vick]] was suspended by the [[NFL]] in 2007. The [[Atlanta Falcons]] were unsuccessful in a civil legal process to attempt to recoup $20 million of the $100 million in bonuses paid to Vick under terms of his contract extension.
* [[Michael Vick]] was suspended by the [[NFL]] in 2007. The [[Atlanta Falcons]] were unsuccessful in a civil legal process to attempt to recoup $20 million of the $100 million in bonuses paid to Vick under terms of his contract extension.
*During his contract years, [[Michael Schumacher]] had significantly higher annual earnings than the athletes on this list with larger total contracts. On top of his $31 million per year paid by the [[Ferrari]] team, which alone ranked as the highest annual earnings at the time, he also earned a significant amount more per year from race winnings.
*During his contract years, [[Michael Schumacher]] had significantly higher annual earnings than the athletes on this list with larger total contracts. On top of his $31 million per year paid by the [[Ferrari]] team, which alone ranked as the highest annual earnings at the time, he also earned a significant amount more per year from race winnings.
* [[David Beckham]] signed a five-year deal with [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] [[soccer]] team [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] that was worth a reported $251 million,<ref>[[ABC News]]. [http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2786923 Beckham Looking Forward to U.S. Challenge]. January 12, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2008.</ref> but that figure included commercial endorsements; only $5 million a year of that figure is salary from the club, while the rest will come via existing endorsements and profit sharing with the club.<ref>{{cite news | title = Entertainment value | work = Article on si.com | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070125033823/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/bc.soccer.beckham.contract/? | accessdate = 11 January 2007 | date=2007-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Debunking the myths behind Beckham's contract | last=Chang |first=Jen |work = ESPN Soccernet | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=399597&root=mls&cc=5901| accessdate = 12 January 2007 }}</ref>
* [[David Beckham]] signed a five-year deal with [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] [[soccer]] team [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] that was worth a reported $251 million,<ref>[[ABC News]]. [http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2786923 Beckham Looking Forward to U.S. Challenge]. January 12, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2008.</ref> but that figure included commercial endorsements; only $5 million a year of that figure is salary from the club, while the rest will come via existing endorsements and profit sharing with the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Entertainment value |work=Article on si.com |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/bc.soccer.beckham.contract/? |accessdate=11 January 2007 |date=2007-01-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125033823/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/bc.soccer.beckham.contract/? |archivedate=January 25, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Debunking the myths behind Beckham's contract | last=Chang |first=Jen |work = ESPN Soccernet | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=399597&root=mls&cc=5901| accessdate = 12 January 2007 }}</ref>
* [[Lewis Hamilton]] signed a contract with [[McLaren Mercedes]] worth at least ₤70 million ($138 million [[United States Dollar|USD]]) over 5 seasons (2008–2012). However, no official contract details have been released by the team.<ref>{{cite news | title = Lewis Hamilton saving for a rainy day | last=Gorman|first=Edward |work = [[The Times]] | url = http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/formula_1/article3523351.ece| accessdate = 10 March 2008 | location=London | date=11 March 2008}}</ref>
* [[Lewis Hamilton]] signed a contract with [[McLaren Mercedes]] worth at least ₤70 million ($138 million [[United States Dollar|USD]]) over 5 seasons (2008–2012). However, no official contract details have been released by the team.<ref>{{cite news | title = Lewis Hamilton saving for a rainy day | last=Gorman|first=Edward |work = [[The Times]] | url = http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/formula_1/article3523351.ece| accessdate = 10 March 2008 | location=London | date=11 March 2008}}</ref>
* In 2010, the NHL rejected a 17-year, $102 million contract between the [[New Jersey Devils]] and [[Ilya Kovalchuk]], saying that the contract was "a circumvention of the [[collective bargaining agreement]]." The later years of the contract would have paid Kovalchuk only $550,000 per year, which lowered the average value per year of the contract. (The [[NHL Salary Cap|NHL's salary cap]] is based on the average value per year.) <ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/sports/hockey/22devils.html | title=N.H.L. Rejects Long-Term Contract for Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk | first=Dave | last=Caldwell | date=2010-07-21 | work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
* In 2010, the NHL rejected a 17-year, $102 million contract between the [[New Jersey Devils]] and [[Ilya Kovalchuk]], saying that the contract was "a circumvention of the [[collective bargaining agreement]]." The later years of the contract would have paid Kovalchuk only $550,000 per year, which lowered the average value per year of the contract. (The [[NHL Salary Cap|NHL's salary cap]] is based on the average value per year.) <ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/sports/hockey/22devils.html | title=N.H.L. Rejects Long-Term Contract for Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk | first=Dave | last=Caldwell | date=2010-07-21 | work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>

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The following is a list of the largest sports contracts. These figures include signing bonuses but exclude options, buyouts, and endorsement deals. This list does not reflect the highest annual salaries or career earnings, only the largest contracts and thus is limited to athletes in team sports and auto racing. Athletes in individual sports, such as golf, tennis, and boxing are not employed by a team and usually earn money primarily through event winnings. This list also does not necessarily reflect actual money collected by the athletes, since some contracts are eventually terminated (usually due to an athlete either retiring or invoking his opt-out clause). Included in this list are contracts totaling at least US$100 million.

Largest sports contracts

Rank Player Team Sport Length of contract Contract value (USD) Average per year (USD) Average per game9 (USD) Ref
01 Giancarlo Stanton Miami Marlins Baseball 13 years (2015–2027) $325,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [1]
02 Alex Rodriguez3 New York Yankees Baseball 10 years (2008–2017) $275,000,000 $27,500,000 $169,753.09 [2]
03 Alex Rodriguez4 Texas Rangers* Baseball 10 years (2001–2010) $252,000,000 $25,200,000 $155,555.56 [3]
04 Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 8 years (2016–2023) $248,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 [4]
05 (tie) Robinson Cano Seattle Mariners Baseball 10 years (2014–2023) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [5]
05 (tie) Albert Pujols Los Angeles Angels Baseball 10 years (2012–2021) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [6]
05 (tie) Sebastian Vettel Ferrari Auto racing 3 years (2015–2017) $240,000,000 $80,000,000 $4,000,000.00 [7]
08 Joey Votto Cincinnati Reds Baseball 10 years (2014–2023) $225,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,888.89 [8]
09 David Price Boston Red Sox Baseball 7 years (2016–2022) $217,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 [9]
10 Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $215,000,000 $30,714,285 $186,120.37 [10]
11 Prince Fielder Detroit Tigers* Baseball 9 years (2012–2020) $214,000,000 $23,777,777 $146,776.40 [11]
12 Max Scherzer Washington Nationals Baseball 7 years (2015–2021) $210,000,000 $30,000,000 $185,185.19 [12]
13 Zack Greinke Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $206,500,000 $34,416,667 $212,448.56 [13]
14 Derek JeterR New York Yankees* Baseball 10 years (2001–2010) $189,000,000 $18,900,000 $116,666.67 [14]
15 (tie) Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Baseball 8 years (2011–2018) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [15]
15 (tie) Jason Heyward Chicago Cubs Baseball 8 years (2016–2023) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [16]
17 Floyd MayweatherR Showtime* Boxing 2 years (2013–2015) $180,000,000+ $72,000,000+ $30,000,000+ [17]
18 (tie) Mark Teixeira New York Yankees Baseball 8 years (2009–2016) $180,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,888.89 [18]
18 (tie) Justin Verlander Detroit Tigers Baseball 7 years (2013–2019) $180,000,000 $25,714,286 $158,730.16 [19]
20 Félix Hernández Seattle Mariners Baseball 7 years (2013–2019) $175,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [20]
21 Buster Posey San Francisco Giants Baseball 9 years (2013–2021) $167,000,000 $18,555,556 $114,540.47 [21]
22 (tie) CC Sabathia New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2009–2015) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [22]
22 (tie) Chris Davis Baltimore Orioles Baseball 7 years (2016–2022) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [23]
24 (tie) Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers* Baseball 8 years (2012–2019) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 [24]
24 (tie) Manny Ramírez Boston Red Sox* Baseball 8 years (2001–2008) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 [25]
26 Troy Tulowitzki Colorado Rockies* Baseball 10 years (2011–2020) $157,750,000 $15,775,000 $97,376.54 [26]
27 (tie) Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $155,000,000 $22,141,857 $136,684.30 [27]
27 (tie) Jon Lester Chicago Cubs Baseball 6 years (2015–2020) $155,000,000 $25,833,333 $159,465.02 [28]
29 Adrián González Boston Red Sox* Baseball 7 years (2012–2018) $154,000,000 $22,000,000 $135,802.67 [29]
30 (tie) Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Auto racing 3 years (2007–2009) $153,000,000 $51,000,000 $2,942,307.69 [30]
30 (tie) Jacoby Ellsbury New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $153,000,000 $21,857,142 $134,920.64 [31]
32 Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 8 years (2008–2015) $152,300,000 $19,037,500 $117,515.43 [32]
33 Todd HeltonR Colorado Rockies* Baseball 11 years (2001–2011) $151,500,000 $13,772,727 $85,016.83 [33]
34 Zack Greinke Los Angeles Dodgers* Baseball 6 years (2013–2019) $147,000,000 $24,500,000 $151,234.57 [34]
35 Gareth Bale Real Madrid C.F. Association football 6 years (2013–2019) $146,280,000 $24,380,000 $406,333.33 [35]
36 Anthony Davis10 New Orleans Pelicans Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $145,000,000 $29,000,000 $353,658.54 [36]
37 Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels Baseball 6 years (2015–2020) $144,500,000 $24,083,333 $148,662.55 [37]
38 Cole Hamels Philadelphia Phillies* Baseball 6 years (2013–2018) $144,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [38]
39 Carl Crawford Boston Red Sox* Baseball 7 years (2011–2017) $142,000,000 $20,285,714 $125,220.46 [39]
40 David Wright New York Mets Baseball 8 years (2013–2020) $138,000,000 $17,250,000 $106,481.48 [40]
41 Johan Santana New York Mets* Baseball 6 years (2008–2013) $137,500,000 $22,916,667 $141,460.91 [41]
42 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Basketball 7 years (2004–2011) $136,400,000 $19,485,714 $237,630.66 [42]
43 Alfonso SorianoR Chicago Cubs* Baseball 8 years (2007–2014) $136,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 [43]
44 Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves Baseball 8 years (2014–2021) $135,000,000 $16,875,000 $104,166.67 [44]
45 Justin Upton Detroit Tigers Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $132,750,000 $22,125,000 $136,574.07 [45]
46 Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions American Football 8 years (2012–2019) $132,000,000 $16,500,000 $1,031,250.00 [46]
47 (tie) Shin-Soo Choo Texas Rangers Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $130,000,000 $18,571,428 $114,638.45 [47]
47 (tie) Michael Vick5 Atlanta Falcons* American Football 10 years (2005–2014) $130,000,000 $13,000,000 $812,500.00 [48]
47 (tie) Johnny Cueto San Francisco Giants Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $130,000,000 $21,666,667 $133,744.86 [49]
50 Jay Cutler Chicago Bears American Football 7 years (2014–2020) $126,700,000 $18,100,000 $1,131,250.00 [50]
51 Jermaine O'Neal Indiana Pacers* Basketball 7 years (2003–2010) $126,558,000 $18,079,714 $220,484.32 [51]
52 (tie) Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball 6 years (1999–2005) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 [52]
52 (tie) Rashard Lewis Orlando Magic* Basketball 6 years (2007–2013) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 [53]
52 (tie) Vernon WellsR Toronto Blue Jays* Baseball 7 years (2008–2014) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [54]
52 (tie) Barry ZitoR San Francisco Giants* Baseball 7 years (2007–2013) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [54]
52 (tie) Jayson Werth Washington Nationals Baseball 7 years (2011–2017) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [55]
52 (tie) Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers American Football 6 years (2015–2020) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $1,312,500.00 [56]
58 (tie) Ryan Howard Philadelphia Phillies Baseball 5 years (2012–2016) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [57]
58 (tie) Josh Hamilton Los Angeles Angels* Baseball 5 years (2013–2017) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [58]
60 Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks Basketball 5 years (2014–2019) $124,064,280 $24,812,856 $302,595.81 [59]
61 (tie) Michael SchumacherR Ferrari* Auto racing 4 years (1996–1999) $124,000,000 $31,000,000 $1,907,692.30 [60]
61 (tie) Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals Ice hockey 13 years (2008–2021) $124,000,000 $9,538,461 $116,322.70 [61]
63 Joe Johnson Atlanta Hawks* Basketball 6 years (2010–2017) $123,658,089 $20,609,681 $251,337.58 [62]
64 Chris WebberR Sacramento Kings* Basketball 7 years (2001–2007) $122,718,750 $17,531,250 $213,795.73 [63]
65 Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs Basketball 7 years (2003–2010) $122,007,704 $17,429,672 $212,556.98 [64]
66 Mike HamptonR Colorado Rockies* Baseball 8 years (2001–2008) $121,000,000 $15,125,000 $93,364.20 [33]
67 Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens American Football 6 years (2013–2018) $120,600,000 $20,100,000 $1,256,250.00 [65]
68 (tie) Jason GiambiR New York Yankees* Baseball 7 years (2002–2008) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 [66]
68 (tie) Elvis Andrus Texas Rangers Baseball 8 years (2015–2022) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $92,592.59 [67]
68 (tie) Cliff Lee Philadelphia Phillies* Baseball 5 years (2011–2015) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [68]
68 (tie) Shaquille O'NealR Los Angeles Lakers* Basketball 7 years (1996–2003) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $209,059.23 [69]
68 (tie) Matt Holliday St. Louis Cardinals Baseball 7 years (2010–2016) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 [70]
68 (tie) Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals American Football 8 years (2011–2018) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $937,500.00 [71]
68 (tie) Damian Lillard10 Portland Trail Blazers Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $292,682.93 [72]
75 Carson Palmer Cincinnati Bengals* American Football 9 years (2006–2014) $119,750,000‡ $13,305,555 $831,597.19 [73]
76 Carlos Beltrán New York Mets* Baseball 7 years (2005–2011) $119,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 [74]
77 Chris Bosh Miami Heat Basketball 5 years (2014–2019) $118,000,000 $23,600,000 $287,804.88 [75]
78 Ken Griffey, Jr.R Cincinnati Reds* Baseball 9 years (2000–2008) $116,500,000 $12,944,444 $79,903.98 [33]
79 (tie) Donovan McNabbR Philadelphia Eagles* American Football 12 years (2002–2013) $115,000,000‡ $9,583,333 $598,958.31 [76]
79 (tie) Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals American Football 6 years (2015–2020) $115,000,000‡ $19,166,667 $1,197,916.67 [77]
81 Ndamukong Suh Miami Dolphins American Football 6 years (2015–2021) $114,000,000 $19,000,000 $1,187,500.00 [78]
82 (tie) Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball 5 years (2015–2020) $113,211,750 $22,642,350 $276,126.22 [79]
82 (tie) Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies Basketball 5 years (2015–2020) $113,211,750 $22,642,350 $276,126.22 [80]
84 Matt Cain San Francisco Giants Baseball 6 years (2012–2017) $112,500,000 $18,666,667 $115,226.34 [81]
85 Gilbert Arenas6 Washington Wizards* Basketball 6 years (2008–2013) $111,000,000 $18,500,000 $225,609.76 [82]
86 (tie) Shea Weber Nashville Predators Ice hockey 14 years (2012–2026) $110,000,000 $7,857,143 $95,818.82 [83]
86 (tie) Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers American Football 5 years (2015–2019) $110,000,000 $22,000,000 $1,375,000.00 [84]
86 (tie) Jordan Zimmerman Detroit Tigers Baseball 5 years (2016–2020) $110,000,000 $22,000,000 $135,802.47 [85]
89 (tie) LeBron James Miami Heat* Basketball 6 years (2010–2016) $109,837,500 $18,306,250 $223,246.95 [86]
89 (tie) Chris Bosh Miami Heat Basketball 6 years (2010–2016) $109,837,500 $18,306,250 $223,246.95 [86]
91 Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys American Football 6 years (2014–2019) $108,000,000 $18,000,000 $1,125,000.00 [87]
92 Chris Paul Los Angeles Clippers Basketball 5 years (2013–2018) $107,343,478 $21,468,696 $261,813.36 [88]
93 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat Basketball 6 years (2010–2016) $107,186,000 $17,864,333 $217,857.72 [89]
94 Shawn KempR Cleveland Cavaliers* Basketball 7 years (1997–2004) $107,000,000 $15,285,714 $186,411.15 [90]
95 José Reyes Miami Marlins* Baseball 6 years (2012–2017) $106,000,000 $17,666,666 $109,053.50 [91]
96 Juwan HowardR Washington Bullets* Basketball 7 years (1996–2003) $105,375,000 $15,053,571 $183,580.14 [92]
97 (tie) Kevin BrownR Los Angeles Dodgers* Baseball 7 years (1999–2005) $105,000,000 $15,000,000 $92,592.59 [33]
97 (tie) Homer Bailey Cincinnati Reds Baseball 6 years (2014–2019) $105,000,000 $17,500,000 $108,024.61 [93]
97 (tie) Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers Baseball 5 years (2016–2020) $105,000,000 $21,000,000 $129,629.63 [94]
97 (tie) Alonzo MourningR Miami Heat* Basketball 7 years (1996–2003) $105,000,000 $15,000,000 $182,926.83 [95]
101 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins Ice hockey 12 years (2013–2025) $104,400,000 $8,700,000 $106,097.56 [96]
102 Wayne Rooney Manchester United Association football 4 years (2015–2019) $104,000,000 $26,000,000 $498,000.00 [97]
103 Cam Newton Carolina Panthers American Football 5 years (2015–2020) $103,800,000 $20,760,000 $1,297,500.00 [98]
104 Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons American Football 5 years (2014–2018) $103,750,000 $20,750,000 $1,296,875.00 [99]
105 Jason KiddR New Jersey Nets* Basketball 6 years (2003–2009) $103,572,000 $17,262,000 $210,512.20 [100]
106 Drew BledsoeR New England Patriots* American Football 10 years (2001–2010) $103,000,000 $10,300,000 $643,750.00 [101]
107 Michael FinleyR Dallas Mavericks* Basketball 7 years (2001–2008) $102,265,625 $14,609,375 $178,163.11 [102]
108 (tie) Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers American Football 8 years (2008–2015) $102,000,000‡ $12,750,000 $796,875.00 [103]
108 (tie) Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid C.F. Association football 6 years (2009–2015) $102,000,000 $17,000,000 $400,000.00 [104]
110 Justin Houston Kansas City Chiefs American Football 6 years (2015–2020) $101,000,000 $16,833,333 $1,052,083.33 [105]
111 (tie) Drew Brees New Orleans Saints American Football 5 years (2012–2016) $100,000,000 $20,000,000 $1,250,000.00 [106]
111 (tie) Shaquille O'NealR Miami Heat* Basketball 5 years (2005–2010) $100,000,000 $20,000,000 $243,902.44 [107]
111 (tie) Carlos LeeR Houston Astros* Baseball 6 years (2007–2012) $100,000,000 $16,666,666 $102,880.65 [108]
111 (tie) Dustin Pedroia Boston Red Sox Baseball 7 years (2015–2021) $100,000,000 $14,285,714 $88,183.42 [109]
111 (tie) Evan Longoria Tampa Bay Rays Baseball 6 years (2017–2022) $100,000,000 $16,666,666 $102,880.65 [110]
111 (tie) Michael Vick Philadelphia Eagles* American Football 6 years (2011–2016) $100,000,000‡ $16,666,667 $1,041,667.00 [111]
111 (tie) Ryan Zimmerman Washington Nationals Baseball 6 years (2014–2019) $100,000,000‡ $16,666,667 $102,880.66 [112]
111 (tie) Albert HaynesworthR Washington Redskins* American Football 7 years (2009–2016) $100,000,000‡ $14,285,714 $892,857.13 [113]
111 (tie) Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals* Baseball 7 years (2004–2010) $100,000,000 $14,285,714 $88,183.42 [114]
111 (tie) Brett Favre7 R Green Bay Packers* American Football 10 years (2001–2010) $100,000,000 $10,000,000 $625,000.00 [115]
111 (tie) Ilya Kovalchuk8 R New Jersey Devils* Ice hockey 15 years (2010–2025) $100,000,000 $6,666,667 $81,300.81 [116]
111 (tie) Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball 5 years (2004–2009) $100,000,000 $20,000,000 $243,902.44 [117]
111 (tie) Allan HoustonR New York Knicks* Basketball 6 years (2001–2007) $100,000,000 $16,666,667 $203,252.03 [118]
111 (tie) J.J. Watt Houston Texans American Football 6 years (2016–2021) $100,000,000 $16,666,667 $1,041,666.66 [119]
111 (tie) Kyle Seager Seattle Mariners Baseball 7 years (2015–2021) $100,000,000 $14,285,714 $88,183.42 [120]
111 (tie) Marcell Dareus Buffalo Bills American Football 6 years (2016–2021) $100,000,000 $16,666,667 $1,041,666.67 [121]

2 – Gross income figure. Net income estimated at $15,000,000 per year
 3 – Rodriguez's 2014 salary will be reduced to $2,868,853 due to his season-long suspension related to the Biogenesis baseball scandal[122]
 4 – Rodriguez opted out of this contract after the 2007 season
 5 – Vick's contract was terminated by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2006 season
 6 – Arenas was suspended without pay for the majority of the 2009-10 season
 7 – Favre was traded by the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets after the 2008 season. He was unconditionally released from his contract by the Jets after the 2009 season.
 8 – Kovalchuk is retired from the National Hockey League, the league in which the Devils are in, having retired in July of 2013 and forfeiting a large portion of his contract. However, Kovalchuk did not retire from hockey altogether and currently plays in Russia's KHL
 9 – Based on regular season games only (excludes any playoff games), also in baseball, starting pitchers usually pitch every five games, resting during the interval between starts.
10 - Davis and Lillard's contracts are both maximum-level contracts set to kick in with the 2016-17 NBA season. When the season's salary cap is officially set their total contract values will be known for real
R – retired
 * – no longer on team
‡ – entirety of contract salary not guaranteed

Notes

  • Contracts in the NFL are often not guaranteed, meaning that players who retire, or who are cut, do not receive their contracted salaries after their release from the team.
  • NBA and NHL seasons span two calendar years.
  • Michael Vick was suspended by the NFL in 2007. The Atlanta Falcons were unsuccessful in a civil legal process to attempt to recoup $20 million of the $100 million in bonuses paid to Vick under terms of his contract extension.
  • During his contract years, Michael Schumacher had significantly higher annual earnings than the athletes on this list with larger total contracts. On top of his $31 million per year paid by the Ferrari team, which alone ranked as the highest annual earnings at the time, he also earned a significant amount more per year from race winnings.
  • David Beckham signed a five-year deal with MLS soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy that was worth a reported $251 million,[123] but that figure included commercial endorsements; only $5 million a year of that figure is salary from the club, while the rest will come via existing endorsements and profit sharing with the club.[124][125]
  • Lewis Hamilton signed a contract with McLaren Mercedes worth at least ₤70 million ($138 million USD) over 5 seasons (2008–2012). However, no official contract details have been released by the team.[126]
  • In 2010, the NHL rejected a 17-year, $102 million contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk, saying that the contract was "a circumvention of the collective bargaining agreement." The later years of the contract would have paid Kovalchuk only $550,000 per year, which lowered the average value per year of the contract. (The NHL's salary cap is based on the average value per year.) [127]

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