Was Michael Vick the highest paid football player?

Michael Vick was not the highest-paid football player of all time, but he was among the top earners during his prime. In 2005, he signed a 10-year contract worth $130 million with the Atlanta Falcons, making him one of the highest-paid players at that time. However, other players like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have surpassed Vick's earnings in subsequent years.