1. Antonio Brown, wide receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers
Brown is one of the most gifted receivers in the league. From seasons 2013-16, Brown averaged 120.2 catches, 1,578.7 yards and 10.75 touchdowns per year. Considering his tremendous accomplishments, the 28 year-old receiver has been somewhat patient about earning a larger payday.
It would appear now that the three-time All-Pro shall not have to wait too much longer. Plans could be in the works for the Steelers to make Brown the highest paid wide receiver in the league. Brown’s salary was adjusted last year to boost him to $10.25 million. This was up from the meager $6.25 he would have earned.
He certainly plays at a high enough of level to get paid like the big boys at his position. Currently, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is the highest paid, earning an annual salary of $15 million. Reports suggest this figure will be topped once a new deal for Brown is constructed.
If any player has waited too long to cash in on some major dough, it is Brown.