Los Angeles Chargers veteran QB Chase Daniel, 36, will this season reach $41million in career earnings.Now a veteran of eight teams, Chase was a two-time Heisman Trophy nominee during his college years.
He threw for over 12,500 yards during his hugely successful time with the Tigers, as well as 101 touchdowns.On top of that, he’s bagged $8.75m in signing bonuses and a dizzy $7m on roster incentives.
And during his three years in Kansas City, he topped up the bank balance with $150,000 in workout bonuses.
Last season, Daniel didn’t throw a single pass – but did attempt two rushing plays as LA just missed out on the postseason.
Overall, he’s attempted 261 passes in the NFL over a career that has also seen him grace the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.
He is now the 61st top-earning quarterback of all time, with those 261 pass attempts going for 178 completions.
