NFL players are some of the best paid professional athletes in sports, and deservedly so—you’d probably want some serious scratch for going to war with 300-pound linebackers.
The criteria for ranking the highest-paid NFL players varies some depending on whether one is considering their by-season, annual, or guaranteed pay. But for the sake of this tally, we’re going with annual value. This explains why Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, whose lucrative endorsement deals pushed him to the top of Forbes highest-paid NFL player list, is absent here.
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The Highest Paid NFL Players Are All Quarterbacks
It’s no surprise that the highest paid NFL players are all quarterbacks—the whole game evolves around them. They’re the ones who make the decisions, run the plays and have the longest pigskin possessions.
Two-time MVP Aaron Rodgers currently tops the salary list. The Green Bay Packers QB signed a three-year extension that gave him a league-leading payday. He’s a passing machine, having completed 69.8 per cent of his throws, and in the past two seasons alone, he’s racked up 85 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
The Arizona Cardinals just signed a five-year extension with QB Kyler Murray. When he played for Oklahoma in college, he won the Heisman Trophy as a junior. Since joining the pros in 2019, the 24 year old has improved ever season and is considered one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL today.
Patrick Mahomes is sitting pretty with a generous 10-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The quarterback has taken his team to two Super Bowls in the past four years, and has earned an impressive number of accolades over the years, including Super Bowl MVP, NFL Most Valuable Player, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and more.
Josh Allen played a bit inconsistently in his first two years in the NFL. But since 2020, he has become one to watch, leading the Buffalo Bills to their first division title and playoff victory since 1995. He’s had 42 total touchdowns and he’s looked great in the 2022 preseason with nine touchdowns over two games.
Selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Derek Carr helped his team reach the playoffs in 2016 and again in 2021. His fellow players also ranked him 65th on the Top 100 NFL Players for 2022. For his efforts, the Raiders gave Carr a three-year, $121.5 million extension earlier in the offseason.
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Rings of Power, set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, is Amazon’s shot at a big, pop culture bending hit, with a budget estimated at least $100 million a season.
At the end of a marathon of a transfer window, it’s a sprint to the finish line for clubs to get their final signings sorted until the winter. Follow here for updates.
The transfer window closes for the summer across Europe’s top leagues on Thursday, with the deadline hitting and the dealing finally coming to an end after weeks of rumors, links, loans and signings.
So much of the important business has long been conducted. The likes of Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mané, Matthijs de Ligt, Darwin Núñez, Casemiro, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are among the biggest names already featuring for their new clubs, but they’ll be joined by one last set of players on the go—albeit a set for which there won’t be much time afforded to acclimate to new surroundings.
The Premier League’s clubs have been the biggest spenders this summer (nearly $2 billion with a day to go), particularly Manchester United and Chelsea, while Barcelona, after selling off future assets to make it happen, has undergone an extreme makeover of its own. The three clubs remain involved in some of the biggest lingering transfer sagas, never content with the status quo despite the season carrying along in earnest.
In terms of the “Big Five” leagues across Europe, the deadline hits the Bundesliga at noon ET, followed by Serie A at 2 p.m., Ligue 1 at 5 p.m. and La Liga and the Premier League at 6 p.m.
Follow along here for updates from throughout the day, as the transfer window shuts and players—aside from free agents—are locked into their locations until after the 2022 World Cup this November and December (refresh for most recent updates).
THE RUMOR MILL
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag proclaimed Wednesday that Cristiano Ronaldo would be staying put, despite the player’s desire to go to a club featuring in the UEFA Champions League this season. Barring a complete reversal on that unambiguous statement or an offer that Man United cannot refuse, Ronaldo will have to get used to the dimmer lights of the UEFA Europa League instead. Napoli and Sporting CP, the latter of which was Ronaldo’s first club, are reportedly the only potential destinations. (BBC)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set for a reunion with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea after agreeing to a deal to leave Barcelona. The forward is heading to London today to complete the deal. Marcos Alonso will reportedly move to Barcelona in a $11.5 million deal. Gabonese forward heading to Stamford Bridge. (Fabrizio Romano; Sky Sports)
John Brooks has reportedly backed out of his agreement with La Liga side Mallorca in order to try to force through a move to Benfica. The American center back reportedly went to Spain for a medical before changing his mind. (Tom Bogert)
Barcelona is reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a move for right back Héctor Bellerín. With Sergiño Dest closing in on a loan move to AC Milan, Barcelona is considering a move for its former youth product, who spent last season on loan at Real Betis. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool seems to have made an uncharacteristic Deadline Day dash for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo. The Brazilian midfielder is set to join the Premier League giants on a season-long loan as Liverpool has struggled with injuries to Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcântara and Naby Keïta so far this season. (ESPN)
Arsenal has reportedly made a £20 million bid for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder scored against the Gunners on Wednesday and could fit in perfectly at the Emirates with injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny leaving a gap in midfield. Atlético Madrid, Chelsea and Liverpool were also reportedly interested in the midfielder. (Sky Sports)
As if landing Fofana, Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly were not enough in remaking its back line, Chelsea is reportedly seeking a move for RB Leipzig center back Joško Gvardiol, which could cost a club that has already spent roughly $300 million this summer another $90 million. Gvardiol would stay at Leipzig for the rest of this season under the terms of the proposed deal. Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff previously stated that Gvardiol was not for sale. (The Telegraph)
Chelsea is also reportedly after Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez, with the Blues said to have made a $50 million offer to Ajax for the 24-year-old, who could be part of the succession plan for N’Golo Kanté and Jorginho. (ESPN)
Everton manager Frank Lampard claims the door is shut on a potential transfer for Anthony Gordon, the 21-year-old winger who has drawn Chelsea’s interest and scored in consecutive games for the Toffees. (BBC)
Potentially related to that is word that Christian Pulisic reportedly will not get the move that he wants to secure more regular playing time before the World Cup, as Chelsea won’t sanction a loan of the U.S. men’s national team superstar. (The Athletic)
Another U.S. standout, right back Sergiño Dest, is reportedly closing in on a season-long loan to AC Milan from Barcelona, where he’s effectively been frozen out by Xavi. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bernardo Silva has been at the center of reports linking him with a move from Manchester City to Barcelona, but he put that notion to bed himself following a 6–0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, claiming he would be staying at the Etihad. (City Transfer Room)
Leeds United and Southampton are in hot pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo, who was reportedly a Manchester United target earlier in the summer. (Sky Sports)
Brentford could become the latest Premier League club to break its own transfer record, as it eyes a move for Shakhtar Donetsk’s $35 million-rated, 21-year-old Ukrainian forward Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has also reportedly been on Arsenal’s radar. (The Guardian)
Dest, Ronaldo and Aubameyang are among the players who will learn their fate on transfer deadline day.
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LATEST COMPLETED MOVES OF NOTE
Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla loan to Ajax)
The Argentine winger trades one Champions League club for another, filling the void left behind by Manchester United-bound Antony at Ajax—at least for the rest of this season. The 28-year-old’s loan comes with an option to buy.
Ruiz is part of a Spanish makeover of PSG’s midfield, with Valencia’s Carlos Soler expected to join as well. Ruiz’s portion cost PSG a reported $21.5 million.
Leandro Paredes (PSG loan to Juventus)
With PSG loading up in its midfield, there was no place for Paredes, who heads to Juve on loan for the season. He’s the second PSG player to go to Juventus this summer, following Ángel Di María’s free transfer.
Saša Kalajdžić (Stuttgart to Wolves)
The 6’7” Austrian striker completed a reported $17.4 million move to the Premier League side, with whom he signed a five-year deal. He scored 22 goals in his last two seasons in the Bundesliga, including a career-high 16 in 2020-21.
Manuel Akanji (Borussia Dortmund to Man City)
Man City has signed the Swiss center back to a four-year contract in a deal reportedly worth $17.5 million. The 27-year-old defender made 158 appearances in four-and-a-half seasons with Dortmund after arriving from Basel. He is the sixth signing of the summer for the Premier League champions.
25 PRICIEST MOVES OF THE SUMMER
(All values obtained via media reports and converted to USD)
1. Antony (Ajax to Manchester United for $95 million)
2. Wesley Fofana (Leicester City to Chelsea for $87 million)
3. Aurelién Tchouaméni (Monaco to Real Madrid for $80 million)
4. Darwin Núñez (Benfica to Liverpool for $78.9 million)
5. Marc Cucurella (Brighton to Chelsea for $74.7 million)
6. Richarlison (Everton to Tottenham for $72.6 million)
7. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad to Newcastle for $70 million)
8. Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus to Bayern Munich for $68.6 million)
9. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City for $63 million)
10. Casemiro (Real Madrid to Manchester United for $60 million)
11. Lucas Paquetá (Lyon to West Ham for $60 million)
12. Raphinha (Leeds United to Barcelona for $58.2 million)
13. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City to Chelsea for $57 million)
14. Lisandro Martínez (Ajax to Manchester United for $55 million)
15. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City to Arsenal for $54 million)
16. Jules Koundé (Sevilla to Barcelona for $50 million)
17. Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United to Manchester City for $48 million)
18. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich to Barcelona for $45 million)
19. Matheus Nunes (Sporting CP to Wolverhampton for $45 million)
20. Sadio Mané (Liverpool to Bayern Munich for $41 million)
21. Bremer (Torino to Juventus for $41 million)
22. Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli to Chelsea for $40 million)
23. Vitinha (Porto to PSG for $40 million)
24. Sven Botman (Lille to Newcastle for $37 million)
25. Gianluca Scamacca (Sassuolo to West Ham for $36.6 million)
Fine-hair types know that they want to avoid anything that weighs down their hair or makes it seem flat. “Fine hair gets tangled quickly and easily, and that is where a lot of breakage happens,” says Laura Polko, T3 brand ambassador and celebrity stylist. “It is a bit more fragile since it is a thinner strand, and it cannot withstand the same heat, chemicals, and environmental factors as thicker hair.”
That means you want to be using the right products and tools to care for your delicate strands. And when it comes to the latter, you especially want to make sure you have a brush on hand that is gentle enough on the hair but also able to detangle and style. It might seem like a tall order, but I asked some hairstylists for their tips, which they shared below.
StyleSeat natural hair hairstylist Erinn Courtney says that fine hair needs a brush that’s created to be able to reach all of its strands in one stroke, for styling or detangling. You don’t want anything that will stress your hair out while you’re working the brush through it. When shopping for a brush for fine hair, many of the the experts suggest looking for a detangling brush. “Find a detangling brush that doesn’t pull too hard or a boar-bristle brush that has natural bristles, which are gentler on hair and scalp,” recommends Mane Addicts artist Shelley Gregory. A detangling brush provides enough flow between bristles so you don’t have to pull your hair too much while detangling.
And Matrix Artistic Director Nick Stenson suggests looking for brushes that incorporate natural hair fibers, which allows for gentle and polished styling.
Start at the bottom and work you way up when you’re brushing your hair. “If you start at the top of your head, you create a huge knot or tangle that will make it so much harder to get out as you work your way down,” Polko says. “Also, with fine hair, I recommend brushing it to the part you want, rather than brushing it back first before creating your part. Then you just create a second detangling process.” And don’t forget to use a detangler or leave-in conditioner, which will help the brush glide through and prevent any breakage.
Ready to shop for a brush? Take a look at some expert recs below.
“Get the mixed-bristles brush—it has boar bristles and nylon bristles,” says Gregory. “It’s great for detangling and styling. The boar bristles are gentle, and they polish the hair to add shine.”
“The perfect brush for fine hair is the T3 Detangle Duo (the shower comb for in the shower and the detangle brush to help release knots following),” Polko says. “This is the ideal brush for fine hair, as it gets the tangles out and keeps hair in your head. Start at the bottom of your hair and work your way up.”
Courtney says this brush is great for fine hair. “You should look for a brush that has a lot of bristles that create a thick bundle to smooth hair strands,” she adds.
“I love this brush because of the boar bristles mixed with the paddle bristles,” Courtney says. “It’s great for fine hair without causing damage or breakage.”
Gregory uses this for detangling hair, wet or dry. “I also use this for brushing through hair masks and color glosses,” she says.
“My very own line, Curious Brushes, was crafted with versatility for all hair types in mind,” Stenson says. “Both the Round and Oval Cushion brushes combine natural fiber and nylon bristles to gently detangle and guide hair into shape while ensuring polish and shine in the finished result.”
While this brush is made for curly hair, it also works well on fine hair. It’s great for detangling, smoothing, and styling.
Designed specially for those with fine or fragile hair, this brush features soft-flex teeth to detangle with ease and reduce breakage.
The multi-layered bristles on this brush make it easy to detangle and smooth your strands. And the soft ballpoint tips will give your scalp a nice massage.
Wet Brush’s detangler is designed for fine-to-thin hair. It has a bristle density that bends and contours to the head shape, so it won’t pull or tug.
The cool thing about this brush is it’s made of all vegan materials. It works well with both detangling and styling and also features boar-like bristles to massage the scalp.
This paddle brush does it all—detangles, smoothes, tames, and helps with blow-drying. Its large body also ensures you can style and brush a big chunk of your hair at once.
If you prefer to air-dry your hair but want some body and texture, try this lightweight cream.
Conditioners can weigh down the hair, but you don’t have to worry about this one. It’s formulated with pink pomelo to revitalize the hair, artichoke leaf to strengthen the hair’s cuticle, and Alpha Keratin 60ku to repair damage.
If your fine hair is dry or damaged, apply this mask to restore hydration and add shine.
Oribe’s volumizing shampoo is weightless and features body-building polymers to add thickness and leave the hair fuller.
Spray this tonic on to damp hair at the roots to add extra lift when blow-drying.
Christophe Robin’s leave-in mist protects color and adds body and volume. The formula contains 96% rose water to soften and nourish the hair.
If you’re an avid reader of Who What Wear, you know that we frequent Nordstrom, J.Crew, and H&M. It’s hard not to, as they’re chock-full of trusty basics and the latest trends, and at all three, you can find luxe-looking pieces at pleasant price points. While it’s my job to peruse the sites on a daily basis, the excitement I’ve got from the newness of the market is on another level. I might have more than a few chunky knits and sleek boots in my cart right now, and I am ready to hit purchase.
With fall coming up, you may already be thinking about adding a few new pieces to your wardrobe. And if you’re looking for a place to start, the options below are waiting for you. Keep reading to peruse my shopping picks.
This cozy cardigan is at the top of my wish list.
I can’t stop thinking about this electric lime green.
Easy and relaxed—just how I like my jeans.
Leave it to H&M to make an elevated pair of cargo pants.
How luxe does this bag look?
I’ll take the whole outfit, please.
Puddle pants are high on my radar right now.
I’m bringing saturated shades, from lime green to bubblegum pink, into fall.
Classic.
It’s simple. I see a striped sweater—I buy it.
This whole outfit is perfection.
A crisp white button-down is necessary in your wardrobe.
Shacket season is approaching.
Our editors can’t stop Slacking about this dress.
I’m imagining this over a pair of relaxed jeans and knee-high boots.
Simply adorable.
Mango always knows the way to my heart.
Not your average black blazer.
Levi’s will never steer you wrong.
This bag has been my favorite accessory this past year, so I had to share.
These are selling fast.
I’m already thinking about all the ways I can wear these pants.
A cool update to classic loafers.
A worthy investment.
I’m into the duo-tone colorway.
Ever since I saw this shirt on Olympia Gayot’s Instagram, it hasn’t left my thoughts.
This bag is calling my name.
A classic silhouette in a fun color.
I know everyone’s saying ballet flats have made a comeback, but they never left my closet.
Another punchy color I need in my closet ASAP.
This looks triple the price.
This raked in a lot of compliments when I wore it out.
If you’re looking for New Balance in stock, J.Crew has got you covered.
There’s nothing better than finding a pair of shoes that makes you feel strong, powerful, and ready for anything and that is actually comfortable. Luckily, fall’s coolest shoe trend checks all the boxes. Welcome into your wardrobe chunky Chelsea boots. The practical stompers were seen all over the runways—from Bottega Veneta to Alexander McQueen—where models wore thick platform rubber soles that exuded a punk-rock feel. Dark and ominous was the vibe, presenting a refreshingly modern and moody addition to our fall wardrobes. The apocalyptic-style boots are supremely cool and easy to walk for miles in due to their sturdy soles.
So how do you incorporate trending chunky Chelsea boots into your fall outfits? Wear them with your floral fall dresses to toughen up the look or add a cool-girl edge to your jeans and loose leather trousers. Scroll below for plenty more inspiration on how to wear chunky Chelsea boots and to shop the best out there for every budget.
Chunky soles were paired with faux-fur coats at Stella McCartney, channeling ’70s vibes.
At Dior, Chelsea boots came ready for the rain in waterproof fabrics with practical soles.
At Valentino’s fall runway show, thick platform wedge soles were paired with pretty, feminine dresses.
Try a sleek pair of patent-leather Chelsea boots with a chic maxi coat for an easy polished-meets-practical outfit.
Ground a statement blazer with practical white chunky-sole boots for a cool-girl look that exudes major personality.
Take fall’s trending leather trousers to new levels of chic by pairing them with a sleek calf-length pair of stomping boots.
Chunky lug soles will ground statement pieces such as a leopard-print coat or a bright-colored bag.
Chunky boots add a cool edge to knitted dresses for an easy fall outfit combination.
The under-$100 pair you’ll unquestionably wear with everything.
Want to venture beyond black? Try a cool brown suede hue.
For winter, we love these sherpa-lined boots.
These will last a lifetime.
Seriously chic.
Pair with a cool floral midi dress.
Easy to pair with anything in your closet.
A great investment.
Just add a mini skirt, sweater, and bomber jacket.
A nice heeled option.
If you’re looking for a knee-high pair.
White boots are surprisingly versatile.
A pair that will cover all of your bases.
Another excellent soft suede option.
Chic.
Excellent if you’re looking for a more fitted silhouette.
This quality pair will last you a lifetime.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Ben Verlander is joined by Rob Friedman, also known as Pitching Ninja, to talk about the Top-5 filthiest pitches of the week featuring Shohei Ohtani’s sinker, Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol’s two-seamer, Ray’s Shane McClanahan’s Wife Ball Fastball, Brady Singer’s two-seamer, Jordan Hicks’ two-seamer, and Jimmy Herget’s breaking ball.
Brittleness and breakage are a thing of the past thanks to TikTok’s latest viral trend: nail slugging. Yep, it’s 100% a thing and I’m here to make a case for it. Before you start scratching your head in confusion, nail slugging kind of piggybacked off another viral trend you may be familiar with—skincare slugging. Each follows the same idea basically. Skincare slugging involves combatting dry skin by slathering your skin with a super heavy cream-based moisturizer or petroleum-based jelly to lock in the hydration from your skincare routine.
Nail slugging is similar in the way that it also aims to combat dry skin on the hands and repair dry or damaged cuticles. Does it work? Well according to a derm, yes. If you’re interested in learning more and why experts on TikTok are even making a case for this new nail-enhancing trend, keep reading below.
Similar to the viral skin slugging trend, nail slugging involves locking in serious hydration to the cuticles, nails, and hands. I know this might sound like a totally unnecessary step in your bodycare routine, but hear me out. Charles Puza, MD, a dermatologist on Tiktok, even made a case for it because it can strengthen your nails and helps protect them from damage. As someone who regularly gets gel X extensions, my ears definitely perked up when I heard that. Nail extensions are so cute, but can wreak complete havoc on your natural nails if you don’t let them breathe once in a while or take care of them properly. Take it from me—I’ve had to stop getting nail extensions for weeks at a time due to the breakage and damage they’ve caused. Ugh.
If you’re in the same boat, there’s a hole of inspiration for you to go down on nail slugging TikTok. There are plenty of different ways to slug and you can always put your own spin on it. Do what works for you! Personally, I’ve been following this full slugging routine on OPI’s official website. For this routine, you’ll start by exfoliating your hands with your choice of body scrub. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to select a gentle option. You can apply it on damp skin and gently massage it into the hands for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Then, you’ll want to apply cuticle oil to each of your cuticles and apply a hydrating hand cream and massage that in, too. Finally, you’ll lock it all in with a heavier balm-like hydrator like Aquaphor or Vaseline. It’s simple, effective, and will keep your hands so soft and hydrated. If you really want to go the extra mile, do this before bed and put on some overnight moisture gloves ($13) for a full spa-like experience. If you’re unsure which products to use for slugging, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered below.
This exfoliating hand scrub can be used as a first step in your slugging routine to slough off any dead skin cells. The formula contains a probiotic complex and sea salt to smooth the skin and prep it for extra hydration.
If you really want to make it a spa experience, opt for this essential oil-rich nail and cuticle oil from French Girl which contains argan oil, pomegranate oil, rosemary, rose geranium oil, hemp, and Tamanu oil.
I personally like dabbing OPI’s cuticle oil on my cuticles and then putting it all over my hands. It’s incredibly hydrating and helps strengthen your cuticles with avocado, grape seed, sunflower, and sesame seed oil.
Sally Hansen’s option is enriched with vitamin E, apricot kernel, and aloe to help nourish dry or damaged cuticles.
I’ve been seeing this lush cuticle oil all over TikTok so it must be a great option for slugging. With sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, rice bran oil, and vitamin E, I expect it delivers some impressive results.
I carry a tube of this Burt’s Bees Hand Cream in my purse wherever I go—no lie. It would make a great option for slugging because it’s unscented, contains nourishing baobab oil, and even gently exfoliates with a natural fruit acid complex so you could potentially skip manual exfoliation if you’re feeling lazy.
Enriched with 30% shea butter, this rich formula will soften your cuticles, condition them, and will help strengthen your nails over time. It even adds a bit of shine to the nails with continued use.
Derms and editors alike love CeraVe skincare products, so it’s only natural the brand’s hand cream would be just as good and a viable option for quality nail slugging. This hand cream is enriched with youth-enhancing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier. It also contains niacinamide to calm irritation from dryness.
To lock in all your hydration, finish with a heavier moisturizer like Vaseline’s conditioning jelly. It heals cracked or dry hands by creating a protective barrier. It also contains nourishing cocoa butter which floods the skin with essential vitamins.
Aquaphor’s Advanced Healing Oinment can be used in place of a cuticle oil if you like skipping steps.
Riverdale actress Vanessa Morgan once told me she swears by Gold Bond products. It’s fast-absorbing and works as a great third step in your slugging routine.
Bet you didn’t know a Dior product could be incorporated into your slugging routine. This cult-favorite nail cream encourages nail growth, improves nail strength, and conditions the cuticles with a blend of lanolin, glycine soja protein, and lecithin.
These renewal drops are formulated with celery seed extract to promote nail strength, hydration, and smoothness. It ‘s also loaded with conditioning oils, moisturizers, and botanicals that help repair nail cracks, chips, and other damage.
