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**Headline: Dak Prescott Named Highest-Paid NFL Player of 2025, Ranks Among World’s Elite Athletes**
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the highest-paid player in the National Football League for 2025, according to Forbes’ recently released list of the World’s 50 Highest-Paid Athletes. The 31-year-old signal-caller is projected to earn a staggering $137 million this year, placing him among the top five highest-paid athletes globally, surpassing figures like Lionel Messi and LeBron James.
Prescott’s earnings are comprised of $127 million from his Cowboys contract and an additional $10 million from lucrative off-field endorsement deals with brands like Nike’s Jordan Brand, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Lowe’s. He also has partnerships with Crunch Fitness in Texas. Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million contract extension with the Cowboys last year, including $231 million guaranteed and an $80 million signing bonus.
A strategic contract restructuring in March, converting a significant portion of his 2025 base salary into a signing bonus, allowed Prescott to receive a larger sum of money upfront. This move effectively allowed him to collect two years’ worth of pay in a single year.
While Prescott leads the NFL contingent, the league boasts 13 players on Forbes’ list, second only to the NBA’s 16. Overall, Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list, raking in $275 million.
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