There are 25 players listed by the NFL Players Association as making at least $7.5 million in "actual total salary" for the 2002 season. The total compensation is an aggregate of signing bonus, roster bonus, report bonus, workout bonus, likely to be earned incentives and base salary:
Player Team Comp.
QB D. McNabb Eagles $15,389,225
RB Curtis Martin Jets $13,503,600
OG Larry Allen Cowboys $13,002,520
QB David Carr Texans $11,960,000
WR Rod Smith Broncos $11,664,040
QB Jeff Garcia 49ers $11,600,000
DE M. Strahan Giants $11,401,980
CB Aaron Glenn Texans $11,343,360
OT Tarik Glenn Colts $11,300,000
LB Ray Lewis Ravens $10,525,000
RB M. Faulk Rams $10,200,000
DE J. Peppers Panthers $10,100,000
DE P. Kerney Falcons $9,560,000
QB Drew Bledsoe Bills $9,501,530
C Kevin Mawae Jets $9,125,068
CB Duane Starks Cardinals $8,600,720
OT Mike Williams Bills $8,237,500
OT Jason Fabini Jets $7,528,510
C Olin Kreutz Bears $7,527,970
LB J. Trotter Redskins $7,526,170
LB P. Boulware Ravens $7,525,000
QB Kerry Collins Giants $7,503,600
WR Marty Booker Bears $7,502,880
DT Bryant Young 49ers $7,500,360
WR Jimmy Smith Jaguars $7,500,000
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