List of largest sports contracts - wikipedia List of largest sports contracts 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 ). Contents 1 Largest sports contracts 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References Largest sports contracts Rank Player Team Sport Length of contract Contract value ( USD ) Average per year ( USD ) Average per game ( USD ) Ref 01 Giancarlo Stanton Miami Marlins Baseball 13 years ( 2014 - 2027 ) $325,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 02 Rodriguez, Alex Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees * Baseball 10 years ( 2008 -- 2017 ) $275,000,000 $27,500,000 $169,753.09 03 Neymar Paris Saint Germain Association football 5 years ( 2017 - 2022 ) $270,000,000 $54,000,000 $1,080,000 04 Rodriguez, Alex Alex Rodriguez Texas Rangers * Baseball 10 years ( 2001 -- 2010 ) $252,000,000 $25,200,000 $155,555.56 05 Cabrera, Miguel Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2016 -- 2023 ) $248,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 005 ! 06 ( tie ) Cano, Robinson Robinson Cano Seattle Mariners Baseball 10 years ( 2014 -- 2023 ) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 005 ! 06 ( tie ) Pujols, Albert Albert Pujols Los Angeles Angels Baseball 10 years ( 2012 -- 2021 ) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 007 ! 07 Harden, James James Harden Houston Rockets Basketball 6 years ( 2017 - 2023 ) $228,000,000 $38,000,000 $463,414.64 007 ! 08 Votto, Joey Joey Votto Cincinnati Reds Baseball 10 years ( 2014 - 2024 ) $225,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,889 008 ! 08 Price, David David Price Boston Red Sox Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2016 -- 2022 ) $217,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 009 ! 09 Kershaw, Clayton Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2014 -- 2020 ) $215,000,000 $30,714,285 $186,120.37 010 ! 10 Fielder, Prince Prince Fielder Detroit Tigers * Baseball 09 ! 9 years ( 2012 -- 2020 ) $214,000,000 $23,777,777 $146,776.40 011 ! 11 Scherzer, Max Max Scherzer Washington Nationals Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2015 -- 2021 ) $210,000,000 $30,000,000 $185,185.19 012 ! 12 Greinke, Zack Zack Greinke Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $206,500,000 $34,416,667 $212,448.56 013 ! 13 Curry, Stephen Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2017 -- 2022 ) $201,200,000 $40,200,000 $490,243.90 014 ! 14 Jeter, Derek Derek Jeter New York Yankees * Baseball 10 years ( 2001 -- 2010 ) $189,000,000 $18,900,000 $116,666.67 015 ! 15 ( tie ) Mauer, Joe Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2011 -- 2018 ) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 015 ! 15 ( tie ) Heyward, Jason Jason Heyward Chicago Cubs Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2016 -- 2023 ) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 017 ! 17 Mayweather, Floyd Floyd Mayweather Showtime * Boxing 02 ! 2 years ( 2013 -- 2015 ) $180,000,000 + $72,000,000 + $30,000,000 + 018 ! 18 ( tie ) Teixeira, Mark Mark Teixeira New York Yankees * Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2009 -- 2016 ) $180,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,888.89 018 ! 18 ( tie ) Verlander, Justin Justin Verlander Detroit Tigers Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2013 -- 2019 ) $180,000,000 $25,714,286 $158,730.16 020 ! 20 ( tie ) Hernández, Félix Félix Hernández Seattle Mariners Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2013 -- 2019 ) $175,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 020 ! 20 ( tie ) Strasburg, Stephen Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2017 -- 2023 ) $175,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 022 ! 22 Griffin, Blake Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2017 -- 2022 ) $172,260,000 $34,452,000 $420,146.34 023 ! 23 Posey, Buster Buster Posey San Francisco Giants Baseball 09 ! 9 years ( 2013 -- 2021 ) $167,000,000 $18,555,556 $114,540.47 024 ! 24 ( tie ) Sabathia, CC CC Sabathia New York Yankees Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2009 -- 2015 ) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 024 ! 24 ( tie ) Davis, Chris Chris Davis Baltimore Orioles Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2016 -- 2022 ) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 026 ! 26 ( tie ) Kemp, Matt Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers * Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2012 -- 2019 ) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 026 ! 26 ( tie ) Ramírez, Manny Manny Ramírez Boston Red Sox * Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2001 -- 2008 ) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 028 ! 28 Tulowitzki, Troy Troy Tulowitzki Colorado Rockies * Baseball 10 years ( 2011 -- 2020 ) $157,750,000 $15,775,000 $97,376.54 029 ! 29 ( tie ) Tanaka, Masahiro Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2014 -- 2020 ) $155,000,000 $22,141,857 $136,684.30 029 ! 29 ( tie ) Lester, Jon Jon Lester Chicago Cubs Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $155,000,000 $25,833,333 $159,465.02 031 ! 31 González, Adrián Adrián González Boston Red Sox * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2012 -- 2018 ) $154,000,000 $22,000,000 $135,802.67 032 ! 32 ( tie ) Räikkönen, Kimi Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Auto racing 03 ! 3 years ( 2007 -- 2009 ) $153,000,000 $51,000,000 $2,942,307.69 032 ! 32 ( tie ) Ellsbury, Jacoby Jacoby Ellsbury New York Yankees Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2014 -- 2020 ) $153,000,000 $21,857,142 $134,920.64 034 ! 34 Conley Jr., Mike Mike Conley Jr. Memphis Grizzlies Basketball 5 years ( 2016 -- 2020 ) $152,605,576 $30,521,115 $372,208.72 035 ! 35 Cabrera, Miguel Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2008 -- 2015 ) $152,300,000 $19,037,500 $117,515.43 036 ! 36 Helton, Todd Todd Helton Colorado Rockies * Baseball 11 years ( 2001 -- 2011 ) $151,500,000 $13,772,727 $85,016.83 037 ! 37 Greinke, Zack Zack Greinke Los Angeles Dodgers * Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2013 -- 2019 ) $147,000,000 $24,500,000 $151,234.57 038 ! 38 Bale, Gareth Gareth Bale Real Madrid C.F. Association football 06 ! 6 years ( 2013 -- 2019 ) $146,280,000 $24,380,000 $406,333.33 039 ! 39 Trout, Mike Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $144,500,000 $24,083,333 $148,662.55 040 ! 40 Hamels, Cole Cole Hamels Philadelphia Phillies * Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2013 -- 2018 ) $144,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 041 ! 41 Crawford, Carl Carl Crawford Boston Red Sox * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2011 -- 2017 ) $142,000,000 $20,285,714 $125,220.46 042 ! 42 Lillard, Damian Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $139,888,445 $27,977,689 $341,191.33 043 ! 43 Luck, Andrew Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $139,125,000 $23,187,500 $1,449,218.75 044 ! 44 DeRozan, DeMar DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $139,000,000 $27,800,000 $339,024.39 045 ! 45 Wright, David David Wright New York Mets Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2013 -- 2020 ) $138,000,000 $17,250,000 $106,481.48 046 ! 46 Santana, Johan Johan Santana New York Mets * Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2008 -- 2013 ) $137,500,000 $22,916,667 $141,460.91 047 ! 47 Bryant, Kobe Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 2004 -- 2011 ) $136,400,000 $19,485,714 $237,630.66 048 ! 48 Soriano, Alfonso Alfonso Soriano Chicago Cubs * Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2007 -- 2014 ) $136,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 049 ! 49 ( tie ) Freeman, Freddie Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2014 -- 2021 ) $135,000,000 $16,875,000 $104,166.67 049 ! 49 ( tie ) Stafford, Matthew Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions American football 05 ! 5 years ( 2018 -- 2022 ) $135,000,000 $27,000,000 $1,687,500.00 050 ! 50 Upton, Justin Justin Upton Detroit Tigers Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $132,750,000 $22,125,000 $136,574.07 051 ! 51 Johnson, Calvin Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions * American football 08 ! 8 years ( 2012 -- 2019 ) $132,000,000 $16,500,000 $1,031,250.00 052 ! 52 ( tie ) Choo, Shin - Soo Shin - Soo Choo Texas Rangers Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2014 -- 2020 ) $130,000,000 $18,571,428 $114,638.45 052 ! 52 ( tie ) Vick, Michael Michael Vick Atlanta Falcons * American football 10 years ( 2005 -- 2014 ) $130,000,000 $13,000,000 $812,500.00 052 ! 52 ( tie ) Cueto, Johnny Johnny Cueto San Francisco Giants Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $130,000,000 $21,666,667 $133,744.86 055 ! 55 ( tie ) Davis, Anthony Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 055 ! 55 ( tie ) Drummond, Andre Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 055 ! 55 ( tie ) Beal, Bradley Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 058 ! 58 Cutler, Jay Jay Cutler Chicago Bears * American football 07 ! 7 years ( 2014 -- 2020 ) $126,700,000 $18,100,000 $1,131,250.00 059 ! 59 O'Neal, Jermaine Jermaine O'Neal Indiana Pacers * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 2003 -- 2010 ) $126,558,000 $18,079,714 $220,484.32 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Garnett, Kevin Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 1999 -- 2005 ) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Lewis, Rashard Rashard Lewis Orlando Magic * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2007 -- 2013 ) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Wells, Vernon Vernon Wells Toronto Blue Jays * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2008 -- 2014 ) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Zito, Barry Barry Zito San Francisco Giants * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2007 -- 2013 ) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Werth, Jayson Jayson Werth Washington Nationals Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2011 -- 2017 ) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Kaepernick, Colin Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers * American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $1,312,500.00. 060 ! 60 ( tie ) Holiday, Jrue Jrue Holiday New Orleans Pelicans Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2017 -- 2022 ) $126,000,000 $25,200,000 $307,317.07 067 ! 67 ( tie ) Howard, Ryan Ryan Howard Philadelphia Phillies * Baseball 05 ! 5 years ( 2012 -- 2016 ) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 067 ! 67 ( tie ) Hamilton, Josh Josh Hamilton Los Angeles Angels * Baseball 05 ! 5 years ( 2013 -- 2017 ) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 067 ! 67 ( tie ) Carr, Derek Derek Carr Oakland Raiders American football 05 ! 5 years ( 2018 -- 2022 ) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $1,562,500.00 070 ! 70 Anthony, Carmelo Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2014 -- 2019 ) $124,064,280 $24,812,856 $302,595.81 071 ! 71 ( tie ) Schumacher, Michael Michael Schumacher Ferrari * Auto racing 04 ! 4 years ( 1996 -- 1999 ) $124,000,000 $31,000,000 $1,907,692.30 071 ! 71 ( tie ) Ovechkin, Alexander Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals Hockey 13 years ( 2008 -- 2021 ) $124,000,000 $9,538,461 $116,322.70 073 ! 73 Johnson, Joe Joe Johnson Atlanta Hawks * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2010 -- 2017 ) $123,658,089 $20,609,681 $251,337.58 074 ! 74 Webber, Chris Chris Webber Sacramento Kings * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 2001 -- 2007 ) $122,718,750 $17,531,250 $213,795.73 075 ! 75 Duncan, Tim Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 2003 -- 2010 ) $122,007,704 $17,429,672 $212,556.98 076 ! 76 Hampton, Mike Mike Hampton Colorado Rockies * Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2001 -- 2008 ) $121,000,000 $15,125,000 $93,364.20 077 ! 77 Flacco, Joe Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2013 -- 2018 ) $120,600,000 $20,100,000 $1,256,250.00 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Giambi, Jason Jason Giambi New York Yankees * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2002 -- 2008 ) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Andrus, Elvis Elvis Andrus Texas Rangers Baseball 08 ! 8 years ( 2015 -- 2022 ) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $92,592.59 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Lee, Cliff Cliff Lee Philadelphia Phillies * Baseball 05 ! 5 years ( 2011 -- 2015 ) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 078 ! 78 ( tie ) O'Neal, Shaquille Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 1996 -- 2003 ) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $209,059.23 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Holliday, Matt Matt Holliday St. Louis Cardinals * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2010 -- 2016 ) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Fitzgerald, Larry Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals American football 08 ! 8 years ( 2011 -- 2018 ) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $937,500.00 078 ! 78 ( tie ) Batum, Nicolas Nicolas Batum Charlotte Hornets Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $292,682.93 085 ! 85 Palmer, Carson Carson Palmer Cincinnati Bengals * American football 09 ! 9 years ( 2006 -- 2014 ) $119,750,000 $13,305,555 $831,597.19 086 ! 86 Beltrán, Carlos Carlos Beltrán New York Mets * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 2005 -- 2011 ) $119,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 087 ! 87 Harden, James James Harden Houston Rockets Basketball 04 ! 4 years ( 2016 -- 2020 ) $118,103,446 $29,525,861 $360,071.48 088 ! 88 Bosh, Chris Chris Bosh Miami Heat Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2014 -- 2019 ) $118,000,000 $23,600,000 $287,804.88 089 ! 89 Griffey, Jr., Ken Ken Griffey, Jr. Cincinnati Reds * Baseball 09 ! 9 years ( 2000 -- 2008 ) $116,500,000 $12,944,444 $79,903.98 090 ! 90 ( tie ) McNabb, Donovan Donovan McNabb Philadelphia Eagles * American football 12 ! 12 years ( 2002 -- 2013 ) $115,000,000 $9,583,333 $598,958.31 090 ! 90 ( tie ) Dalton, Andy Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $115,000,000 $19,166,667 $1,197,916.67 092 ! 92 Miller, Von Von Miller Denver Broncos American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2016 -- 2021 ) $114,500,000 $19,083,333 $1,192,708.33 093 ! 93 Suh, Ndamukong Ndamukong Suh Miami Dolphins American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $114,000,000 $19,000,000 $1,187,500.00 094 ! 94 Horford, Al Al Horford Boston Celtics Basketball 04 ! 4 years ( 2016 -- 2020 ) $113,326,228 $28,331,557 $345,506.79 095 ! 95 ( tie ) Love, Kevin Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $113,211,750 $22,642,350 $276,126.22 095 ! 95 ( tie ) Gasol, Marc Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $113,211,750 $22,642,350 $276,126.22 097 ! 97 Cain, Matt Matt Cain San Francisco Giants Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2012 -- 2017 ) $112,500,000 $18,666,667 $115,226.34 098 ! 98 Arenas, Gilbert Gilbert Arenas Washington Wizards * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2008 -- 2013 ) $111,000,000 $18,500,000 $225,609.76 099 ! 99 ( tie ) Weber, Shea Shea Weber Nashville Predators * Hockey 14 ! 14 years ( 2012 -- 2026 ) $110,000,000 $7,857,143 $95,818.82 099 ! 99 ( tie ) Rodgers, Aaron Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers American football 05 ! 5 years ( 2015 -- 2019 ) $110,000,000 $22,000,000 $1,375,000.00 099 ! 99 ( tie ) Zimmermann, Jordan Jordan Zimmermann Detroit Tigers Baseball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2020 ) $110,000,000 $22,000,000 $135,802.47 099 ! 99 ( tie ) Cespedes, Yoenis Yoenis Cespedes New York Mets Baseball 04 ! 4 years ( 2017 -- 2020 ) $110,000,000 $27,500,000 $169,753.09 099 ! 99 ( tie ) Vettel, Sebastian Sebastian Vettel Ferrari Auto racing 03 ! 3 years ( 2015 -- 2017 ) $110,000,000 $36,666,667 $1,833,333.33 104 ! 104 ( tie ) James, LeBron LeBron James Miami Heat * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2010 -- 2016 ) $109,837,500 $18,306,250 $223,246.95 104 ! 104 ( tie ) Bosh, Chris Chris Bosh Miami Heat Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2010 -- 2016 ) $109,837,500 $18,306,250 $223,246.95 106 ! 106 Romo, Tony Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys * American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2014 -- 2019 ) $108,000,000 $18,000,000 $1,125,000.00 107 ! 107 Paul, Chris Chris Paul Los Angeles Clippers * Basketball 05 ! 5 years ( 2013 -- 2018 ) $107,343,478 $21,468,696 $261,813.36 108 ! 108 Wade, Dwyane Dwyane Wade Miami Heat * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2010 -- 2016 ) $107,186,000 $17,864,333 $217,857.72 109 ! 109 Kemp, Shawn Shawn Kemp Cleveland Cavaliers * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 1997 -- 2004 ) $107,000,000 $15,285,714 $186,411.15 110 ! 110 McCollum, C.J. C.J. McCollum Portland Trail Blazers Basketball 04 ! 4 years ( 2017 -- 2021 ) $106,663,450 $26,665,862 $325,193.45 111 Porter, Otto Otto Porter Washington Wizards Basketball 4 years ( 2017 - 2021 ) $106,524,975 $26,631,244 $324,771.27 112 Reyes, José José Reyes Miami Marlins * Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2012 -- 2017 ) $106,000,000 $17,666,666 $109,053.50 113 Howard, Juwan Juwan Howard Washington Bullets * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 1996 -- 2003 ) $105,375,000 $15,053,571 $183,580.14 114 ( tie ) Brown, Kevin Kevin Brown Los Angeles Dodgers * Baseball 07 ! 7 years ( 1999 -- 2005 ) $105,000,000 $15,000,000 $92,592.59 114 ! 114 ( tie ) Bailey, Homer Homer Bailey Cincinnati Reds Baseball 06 ! 6 years ( 2014 -- 2019 ) $105,000,000 $17,500,000 $108,024.61 114 ! 114 ( tie ) Braun, Ryan Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers Baseball 05 ! 5 years ( 2016 -- 2020 ) $105,000,000 $21,000,000 $129,629.63 114 ! 114 ( tie ) Mourning, Alonzo Alonzo Mourning Miami Heat * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 1996 -- 2003 ) $105,000,000 $15,000,000 $182,926.83 118 ! 118 Crosby, Sidney Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey 12 ! 12 years ( 2013 -- 2025 ) $104,400,000 $8,700,000 $106,097.56 119 ! 119 Rooney, Wayne Wayne Rooney Manchester United Association football 04 ! 4 years ( 2015 -- 2019 ) $104,000,000 $26,000,000 $498,000.00 120 ! 120 Newton, Cam Cam Newton Carolina Panthers American football 05 ! 5 years ( 2015 -- 2020 ) $103,800,000 $20,760,000 $1,297,500.00 121 ! 121 Ryan, Matt Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons American football 05 ! 5 years ( 2014 -- 2018 ) $103,750,000 $20,750,000 $1,296,875.00 122 ! 122 Kidd, Jason Jason Kidd New Jersey Nets * Basketball 06 ! 6 years ( 2003 -- 2009 ) $103,572,000 $17,262,000 $210,512.20 123 ! 123 Bledsoe, Drew Drew Bledsoe New England Patriots * American football 10 ! 10 years ( 2001 -- 2010 ) $103,000,000 $10,300,000 $643,750.00 124 ! 124 Cox, Fletcher Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles American football 06 ! 6 years ( 2017 -- 2022 ) $102,600,000 $17,100,000 $1,068,750.00 125 ! 125 Finley, Michael Michael Finley Dallas Mavericks * Basketball 07 ! 7 years ( 2001 -- 2008 ) $102,265,625 $14,609,375 $178,163.11 126 ! 126 ( tie ) Roethlisberger, Ben Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers American football 08 ! 8 years ( 2008 -- 2015 ) $102,000,000 $12,750,000 $796,875.00 126 ! 126 ( tie ) Ronaldo, Cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid C.F. Association football 06 ! 6 years ( 2009 -- 2015 ) $102,000,000 $17,000,000 $400,000.00 -- Rodriguez 's 2014 salary was reduced to $2,868,853 due to his season - long suspension related to the Biogenesis baseball scandal -- Rodriguez opted out of this contract after the 2007 season -- Vick 's contract was terminated by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2006 season -- Arenas was suspended without pay for the majority of the 2009 - 10 season -- 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 - Exact contract figures will be available once the 2017 -- 18 salary cap is set and contracts are officially signed -- retired - While still technically under contract, injury has ended his career * -- no longer on team ‡ -- entirety of contract salary not guaranteed See also Gaius Appuleius Diocles List of highest paid baseball players Transfer ( association football ), contains a list of most expensive transfers in association football 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. 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Question: who has the highest salary in professional sports
Answer: Giancarlo Stanton