India, May 16 -- The highest-paid NFL player in 2025 was revealed by Forbes on Thursday. The publication revealed that the 31-year-old quarterback is the fourth-highest-paid athlete this year, with a whopping earnings of $137 million. He beats the likes of Lionel Messi and LeBron James.

Forbes noted that the highest-paid NFL player this year is the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott. According to the publication's list, the 31-year-old quarterback makes $127 million via his contract, and his off-field sponsorships will fetch him $10 million.

Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million extension with the Cowboys in September last year. His annual contract value came up to $60 million, with $231 million guaranteed money. His signing bonus was a w...