In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys signed Deion Sanders to a $35 million contract; its $12,999,999 bonus, set just under $13 million, made him the NFL's highest-paid defensive player Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:54amFootball > NFL > Dallas CowboysAthlon SportsJerry Jones reportedly believed 13 was an unlucky number. Read moreIn 1995, the Dallas Cowboys signed Deion Sanders to a $35 million contract; its $12,999,999 bonus, set just under $13 million, made him the NFL's highest-paid defensive player