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The renowned National Football League (NFL) is not just about tackles and touchdowns, but it also is a testament of wealth which some of the star players have acquired, putting together their on-field excellence and blending it with their off-field glories. While the league continues to be among the most valuable and profitable in the world of sports, it has just multiple by several folds with each passing year.
If this remains the case with the league on the large, the players too must have had implications on their revenue as a whole. With the popularity it holds, players who have played the Super Bowl, have just gone past the set numbers, one cannot simply imagine of. Seeing its vast popularity, here in this article, SportsTiger looks at the top five richest NFL players and their reportedly net worth.
Here's a list of the Top five richest NFL players and their net worth:
1. Roger Staubach
Age: 83 years| Position he played at: Quarterback | Teams: Dallas Cowboys | Net Worth: $600 million
Roger Staubach, who is often reckoned among the pioneers of one of the renowned teams - Dallas Cowboys, played a pivotal role in NFL. Initially after serving the navy, Roger Staubach joined NFL as the tenth round draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 1969 followed by his 1963 Heisman Trophy Award win. During his over a decade long career, he led the Cowboys to Super Bowl wins in 1971 and 1977 and was later in 1985 inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame.
While he earned a fortune during his playing days, in 1977 he founded The Staubach Company, a national tenant representation pioneer in commercial real estate, which was later sold to Jone Lang LaSalle in 2008 or a reported sum of $613 million.
2. Fran Tarkenton
Age: 85 years| Position he played at: Quarterback | Teams: New York Giants & Minnesota Vikings | Net Worth: $300 million
A legend of the game of NFL, Fran Tarkenton was a third-round pick in 1961 from Georgia. Having played for 18 season in total across two teams - Minnesota Vikings (1961-66 and 1972-78) and New York Giants (1967-1971), he etched every possible record in a career. While he led the Vikings to three Super Bowls, after his retirement in 1978, Fran led all lifetime NFL passers in attempts (6,467) completions (3,686), passing yards (47,003) and touchdowns (342) followed by his induction into the Viking Ring of Honor in 1998.
These aren’t just enough to explain what a player Fran was on-field, apart from his on-field laurels, he continued to launch companies in varied industries such as education, management, consulting, technology, restaurant chains and others. With over 20 successful companies to his name in over 50 years, Fran current holds a net worth of $300 million.
3. Tom Brady
Age: 48 years| Position he played at: Quarterback | Teams: New England Patriots & Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Net Worth: $300 million
One of the known legends of the sport, Tom Brady ranks third in the list of top five richest NFL players. An American retired professional football quarterback, Brady has not just established on the football field, but has also equally run as spokesperson and an entrepeneur. Having played over 20 seasons from 2000 to 2022, he led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles. However, he joined Tampa Bay in 2020 for two years in a $50 million deal along with over $50 million incentives, he has made a mark for himself.
Having earned roughly $230 million on the field and over $140 million through brand endorsements, he continues to earn through various ends, especially after signing a broadcasting contract worth $37.5 million.
4. Peyton Manning
Age: 49 years| Position he played at: Quarterback | Teams: Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos | Net Worth: $250-$300 million
Former American NFL players Peyton Manning is also among the top five richest players in the sport. Boasting of the networth of over $250-300 million, the former quarterback is more than just his incredible football intelligence. Having played the sport for almost 18 years with Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, he has also earned through brand endorsements, and other lucarative deals. He also owns Jonh’s Pizza franchises, which also gets him a large share.
5. Aaron Rodgers ($200 million)
Age: 41 years| Position he played at: Quarterback | Teams: Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and Pittsburg Steelers | Net Worth: $200 million
The 41-year-old quarterback, who continues to play the sport, is the fifth wealthiest player in the NFL and top among the active players. Recently inked with a one-year deal with Pittsburgh Steelers worth $13.63 million with $10 million guaranteed and upto $19.5 million with playing time and other incentives, Aaron Rodgers has played across three teams so far, spending majority time with Green Bay Packers.
Holding a contract currently in NFL, Rodgers boosts of a net worth of $200 million. The significant development came in April 2018 when Rodgers became the first active NFL player to hold an ownership stake in NBA team - Milwaukee Bucks. Apart from this, the 41- year-old also joined State Farm’s 'Discount Double Check' campaign, and fronted national ads for Adidas, Pizza Hut, Sharpie, IZOD, Prevea Health, and TaylorMade Golf.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is Tom Brady’s net worth?
As per the relevant details available across, Tom Brady’s net worth is around $300 million.
Q2. How much did Fran Tarkenton earn in his career?
As per the data available on Economic Times, Tarkenton earned just $1.2 million in player salary.
Q3. Who are the richest NFL players?
American Roger Staubach, is currently the richest NFL player with a net worth of $600 million.
