Drew Brees one of the greatest American football quarterback player in (NFL). In 2001, Brees turned professional player for the San Diego Chargers, selected in the NFL draft of 2001 in round 1. Its 5th time when his name mention in the Forbes highest paid athletes list alongside (Andrew Luck and James Harden).
Annual Salary & Endorsement Earnings : $45.3 Million (2018)
He won his first major superbowl (XLIV) championship with (Saints) in year 2010. He played five season with (San Diego Chargers) after making debut in 2001 till 2005. After leaving them he signed a new lucrative deal with (New Orleans Saints). The deal make him the highest paid quarter-back in season 2015 and 2016. In 2018 he signed extended deal worth of $50 million. He earn guaranteed salary of $27 million in the upcoming season.
In 2017, Brees get paid ($31.3 million) from yearly base salary contract. His earnings gets double after signing some top contract deals with endorsement companies such as (Nike, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Advocare, Wrangler, Verizon and Microsoft). In 2010, super bowl final (Drew Brees) awarded with (Most Valuable Player).