Darrelle Revis – $124.2M
In a league in which most athletes are forced into taking secured contractual agreements, Revis consistently gambled on himself and managed to win, frequently foregoing long-term contracts. Instead, he gambled on himself in free agency on several occasions.
Julio Jones – $125.3M
Jones agreed to a $66 million contract extension with the Falcons, which could retain him with the team until at least 2023. At the time, the $25 million compensation package was the highest ever for a wide receiver. DeAndre Hopkins has now exceeded him.