When the Bears signed Khalil Mack to his six-year, $141 million mega extension last September, he instantly became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
It turns out, that doesn’t even crack the top 10 among athletes in the world.
Forbes released the list of highest-paid sports superstars, and the Bears outside linebacker was tied for 13th.
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The business site lists Mack’s current pay at $55 million, tying him with Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton and boxer Anthony Joshua.
Their rankings combine salary and endorsements, and Mack would rank eighth in pure income from his NFL contract.
His contract included a $34 million signing bonus with up to $90 million in guarantees over the course of the deal.
The only NFL players making more money than him are all quarterbacks: Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson.
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The top three highest-paid athletes are all soccer players, well over $100 million in total pay.