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How Peyton Manning made $249 million and retired as the highest-paid player in NFL history

Cork GainesMar 6, 2016, 23:49 IST

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Peyton Manning will announce his retirement on Monday, ending one of the most prolific careers in NFL history.

Manning also retires as the highest-paid player in league history, and it is not even close.

While Manning is one of the best players ever and has an insane work ethic, he has also been a bit lucky to end up with $249 million in career earnings, $61 million more than any other player.