Reigning Super Bowl MVP and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco became the highest-paid player in NFL history this offseason, but may not hold that title for long.

The Green Bay Packers and 2010 Super Bowl MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers are nearing an extension that will pay Rodgers $25 million a year, according to reports.

Rodgers is the 2010 Super Bowl MVP, a three-time Pro Bowler, 2011 league MVP and 2011's First Team All-Pro selection. He is the Packers' top priority despite having two years and $19.75 million left on his current deal. The Packers want to sort out Rodgers' contract situation and keep him in the fold long-term before moving on to deals with their top defensive free agents in 2014: outside linebacker Clay Matthews and defensive tackle B.J. Raji.

Although Rodgers did not bring Green Bay to the Super Bowl this past season, his stats top Flacco's in nearly every category. Rodgers passed for 17 more touchdowns, 30 more yards per game and two less interceptions than his Ravens counterpart.

On top of his superior passing numbers, Rodgers has proven to be a viable threat on the ground. In 2012 Rodgers ran 54 times, racked up 259 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

While many consider Rodgers to be the top signal caller in the NFL, Rodgers base salary of $9.25 million ranked just ninth in the league. He made less money in his 2013 base salary than six quarterbacks - Carson Palmer, Eli Manning, Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo and Drew Brees - all of which failed to reach the postseason last year.

Rodgers led the league in passer rating (108) and was second in passing touchdowns (39). He also played behind a porous offensive line that allowed him to be sacked a league-high 51 times. 

Rodgers became the Packers' starter in 2008 and he has led them to the playoffs in every season since 2009.

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