Shedeur Sanders earned a record $17.7 million in group licensing income during his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns. The total surpassed Tom Brady's previous high of $9.5 million.
The NFL Players Association annual report showed the payments went to Sanders' LLC from May 2025 through February 2026. The largest single payment of $9.2 million arrived shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders received 13 payments in all.
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Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has declared for the 2026 NFL supplemental draft following backlash over his college eligibility plans. The move ends his attempt to play at Texas Tech this season after a judge granted an injunction in a gambling case. Sorsby faces questions about potential discipline from the league.
Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are preparing to compete for the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback role ahead of the September 13 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Patrick Mahomes has agreed to a restructured contract with the Kansas City Chiefs that adds two years and pushes the total value to $504.75 million. The deal makes him the first NFL player to sign a contract worth more than $500 million. However, Matthew Stafford is positioned to reach $500 million in career earnings first.
Amid ongoing speculation about his long-term future, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig is advised to bet on himself by playing out 2026 and entering free agency in 2027, potentially commanding top-dollar deals, rather than signing an extension now. His agent expressed a desire for Herbig to stay in Pittsburgh for life, but recent free agency contracts suggest higher earnings await.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have added safety Jaquan Brisker on a one-year contract worth $5.5 million. Analyst Steve Palazzolo called the move a potential bargain and named Brisker his breakout player for the upcoming season.