Do you want to find the 50 richest NFL players in history? Right from Roger Staubach to Fran Tarkenton, everyone has earned big in the NFL.
Top 50 Richest Players in NFL
1. Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach is a retired NFL player with an estimated net worth of $600 million. As of 2024, Roger Staubach is the richest NFL player in history. His salary from the NFL is just $10 m, but Staubach earned through his business ventures. Roger Staubach invested in real estate and restaurants, and earned more than $800m. Roger Staubach is married to Marianne, and the couple have 5 children and 15 grandchildren. Roger Staubach also earned through endorsements, but the details remain private. Roger Staubach is a 2-time Super Bowl Champion.
2. Fran Tarkenton
Fran Tarkenton has a net worth of $300 million. He is one of the richest NFL players, but his overall salary in the NFL is just $1.2 million. Fran Tarkenton earned $400m from his businesses including restaurants, venture capital firms, and software companies. Fran Tarkenton played for top NFL teams including Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants. He is married to Linda Sebastian and the couple has one daughter. During his playing days, Fran Tarkenton won the NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also won the Pro Bowl 9 times.
3. Tom Brady
Tom Brady is a Retired NFL player from the USA. He has a net worth of $300 million. Tom Brady played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and earned $330 Million as a salary. Tom Brady also earned through endorsements with Under Armour, Molecule Mattresses, Upper Deck, IWC Watches, and UGG. Tom Brady has won both the Super Bowl title and Super Bowl MVP. In 22 years, he also completed 89,214 passing yards.
4. Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning is a retired quarterback football player in the NFL. Peyton Manning’s overall net worth is valued at $250 million and he remains one of the top-paid players from the National Football League. He played for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos in the NFL, and earned $251 million as a salary. Manning’s endorsements during his playing days were ESPN, Gatorade, and Reebok. He ventured into business, and owns a pizza shop, restaurant, and production company. Peyton Manning is married to Ashley Thompson. They both have twins, Marshall Williams and Mosley Thompson.
5. Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is an active NFL player for the New York Jets as a quarterback player. Aaron Rodgers’ net worth stands at $200 million. Rodgers earns through endorsements with brands including Adidas, State-Farm, Prevea healthcare, Bergstrom Automotive, Pizza Hut, Sharpie, and IZOD. From the NFL, Aaron Rodgers accumulated $418 million as a salary and he is one of the richest players in the league. Rodgers won the Super Bowl title and Super Bowl MVP. He is also a 10-time Pro Bowl winner.
6. Steve Young
Steve Young is a retired NFL player with a net worth of $200 million. Steve Young earned $50m from the NFL as a salary. He also earned through endorsements with Visa and Gatorade. Steve Young is an investor in real estate, tech startups, gyms, and wine. He is married to Barbara Graham, and they are blessed with 4 children. Steve Young is a 3-time Super Bowl champion and 7-time Pro Bowl champion. Young has won the Bert Bell Award twice.
7. Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is a NFL player who plays for the team Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson’s overall Net Worth is $165 Million and his overall NFL earnings crossed the $300m mark. Russell Wilson has brand deals with Mercedes Benz, Nike, United Way, and Braun. He has earned $10m from endorsements and this helped him increase his net worth. Russell Wilson is a philanthropist and helps students in his city. Russell Wilson has been married to Ciara, a singer, since 2016.
8. Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a retired NFL player with an estimated net worth of $160 million. Drew Brees also earned $169 from the NFL. During his peak days, he was sponsored by brands including Nike, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Verizon and Wrangler. After retirement, Drew Brees is a coach for Purdue University. Brees holds 13 Pro Bowl titles. He is the color analyst for NBC Sports and owns a share in a bar. Drew Brees is married to Brittany.
9. Eli Manning
Eli Manning is a retired NFL quarterback who played for the New York Giants. Eli Manning has a net worth of $160 million. His overall salary in the NFL is $250 million and he is one of the richest NFL players in this millennium. He endorsed products of Nike, Gatorade, and Panini. Reports state he earned $10m from these endorsements alone. Eli Manning is an entrepreneur in businesses like Restaurant, Equity Fund, and Clothing. Manning was also a Commentator in the NFL. He is married to Eli Manning . Eli Manning and Abby McGrew have 4 children; three daughters Ava Frances, Lucy Thomas, Caroline Olivia, and a son, Charles “Charlie” Elisha.
10. Joe Montana
Joe Montana is a retired NFL player with an overall net worth of $150M. Montana secured the biggest contract during his playing days and he accumulated more than $25m from the league as a salary. Joe Montana’s endorsements are Kraft Foods, McCormick’s GrillMates, and L.A. Gear. He is an entrepreneur, and owns restaurants, a weed company, wine, and clothing line. Joe Montana is a four-time Super Bowl champion and secured the Pro Bowl 8 times. He is married to Jennifer Wallace, a model. He has 4 children with Jennifer Wallace.
11. Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford is an NFL player for the Los Angeles Rams. He has a net worth of $150 million. Matthew Stafford’s overall salary in the NFL is more than $400 million. As of 2024, Stafford is one of the top 20 richest NFL players. Matthew Stafford is a Super Bowl champion and he won the Pro Bowl twice. He also earns through deals with Nike, PepsiCo, Fanatics, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Ford Motor, Panini, and St. Joe’s Hospital. Matthew Stafford owns the Practical Inspiration Publishing company and he also invests in equity funds.
12. John Elway
John Elway has an estimated net worth of $145 million. He is a retired quarterback football player in the NFL. John Elway played for Denver Broncos and earned $45 million as a salary. After retirement, Broncos became the general manager and executive for the same team. He is the CEO and Co-owner of the Arena football team, Colorado Crush. John Elway is married to Paige Green. He also has 4 children with his first wife, Janet Buchan. During playing days, Elway signed lucrative deals with Gatorade, Nike, Nestle, and Sprint.
13. Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is an active NFL player for the team Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins has an estimated net worth of $120 million. Kirk Cousins has an estimated salary of $60 million per season and his overall NFL salary crossed the $400 million mark. Kirk Cousins has won 4 Pro Bowls. Kirk Cousins invests in properties and he also owns a restaurant. Kirk Cousins is married to Julie Hampton.
14. Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger is a retired NFL player who played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His net worth in 2024 is valued at $100 million. Ben Roethlisberger has accumulated $269 Million from the National Football League as earnings and he is one among the many richest NFL players. Ben Roethlisberger’s brand deals are Nike, Panini, Upper Deck, and Fanatics. Ben Roethlisberger is married to Ashley Harlan and the couple have 3 children.
15. Brett Favre
Brett Favre is a former quarterback in the National Football League. Favre has a net worth of $100 million. He has played for teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. After retirement, he became the coach for the team Oak Grove HS (MS). Favre earned through brand deals with Mastercard, Wrangler, and Nike. Brett Favre is a businessman, and he owns a wine company and invests in real estate. Favre also accumulated $141 million from the NFL as a salary and is one of the highest-paid NFL players in history. Brett Favre owns Favre Enterprises and he also owns a major share in the pharmaceutical company, Prevacus. Favre married his longtime girlfriend Deanna Tynes in 1996. Brett Favre and Deanna Tynes have two daughters, Brittany and Breleigh.
16. Jared Goff
Jared Goff is a quarterback in the NFL. Goff has an estimated net worth of $100m, and this includes his assets and salary from the NFL. Goff plays for the Detroit Lions and earns an average salary of $80 million every season. Jared Goff is also one of the richest NFL players with an overall NFL salary of $400m. Jared Goff has secured the Pro Bowl three times in his career. He has endorsements with Nike, Pizza Hut, Red Bull, and BMW. Goff is married to Christen Harper and they own a clothing brand named JG16.
17. Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is a retired NFL player and active coach. Rivers has a net worth of $100 million and he accumulated over $240 million from the NFL. Rivers is an NFL coach and an owner of a marketing company. He is married to Tiffany and they have 9 children. Bose, Nike, and Papa John’s were his main sponsorship deals during career days. Rivers has won 8 Pro Bowls and he has completed a record 63k passing years in the league.
18. Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce has an estimated net worth of $90 million and he is one of the top 20 richest NFL players. He plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League and earns $17m per season. Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion and he also earned $120 million from the NFL as earnings. He owns a sauce brand, rowing machine company, and truck accessory. Kelce has increased his net worth through deals with Pfizer, Nike, and HyVee.
19. Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco is an active NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts. Flacco’s overall net worth is valued at $85 million. His earnings crossed the $180m and he will soon join the list of all-time highest-paid NFL players. Joe Flacco endorses many brands including Nike, Reebok, Gatorade, and Pizza Hut. Joe Flacco is an investor in restaurants and wine brands. He is married to Dana and the couple have 5 children. Joe Flacco and Diana opened a green construction company.
20. Derek Carr
Derek Carr is a professional football player who plays as a quarterback in the NFL. He plays for New Orleans Saints and has an estimated net worth of $80m. Derek Carr has earned more than $300m as a salary from the National Football League. His endorsements are Nike and Panini. Derek Carr owns many properties in the USA and he also invests in real estate. Derek Carr is married to his girlfriend Heather Neel and they are blessed with 4 children. Carr won the Pro Bowl 4 times in his NFL career.
21. Cam Newton
Cam Newton is a retired NFL player with a net worth of $85 million. Cam Newton played for many teams including Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots, and earned $130 million in the league. Cam Newton has brand deals with Gatorade, Beats by Dre, Under Armour, Danon, Atrium Health, and Vinta Supply. After retirement, he invested in a show called “All In With Cam Newton.” Newton also earns through real estate business. He launched a restaurant, Fellaship.
22. Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh is a former NFL player. Suh has a net worth of $80m and he is one of the top-paid defensive players in the league. Ndamukong Suh has accumulated more than $168 million from the NFL. Ndamukong Suh’s known endorsements are Nike, Chrysler, Omaha Steaks, and Reebok. He is an NFL analyst on Sky Sports. Suh is married to Katya Suh and the couple own many ventures including a cocktail bar in Portland.
23. Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald is a retired NFL player who played for the Arizona Cardinals. Fitzgerald has an estimated net worth of $75 million. From the NFL, Fitzgerald has earned $180 million as a salary and he remains as one of the richest NFL players in history. He also earned through endorsements with Bell Bank, Lenovo, Nokia, and Power Cube. Fitzgerald invested in multiple properties and he has sold them for $30m. Larry Fitzgerald is an 11-time Pro Bowl winner.
24. Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Revis is a former cornerback in the NFL. Revis is one of the richest NFL players with an estimated net worth of $70 million. Revis has received $120 million as a salary in the NFL, and he also endorses Nike and Gatorade. He is married to Olivia Longott and they have two children. Darrelle Revis is a Super Bowl champion and he also won the Pro Bowl 7 times.
25. Jalen Ramsey
Jalen Ramsey is an active NFL player for the Miami Dolphins. Ramsey has an estimated net worth of $70 million. Ramsey has become one of the top-paid NFL players in a short time. His average NFL salary is $25 million. Ramsey’s overall salary has crossed the $210 million from the NFL. Ramsey is a Super Bowl champion (LVI) and he is also a 7-time Pro Bowl winner. Ramsey has brand deals with Activision Blizzard, BioSteel, Grubhub, and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Jalen Ramsey is an entrepreneur, and he invested in trading, restaurants, and gambling.
26. Josh Allen
Josh Allen is an NFL player who plays for the team Buffalo Bills. The quarterback football player has an estimated net worth of $70 million and he is one of the richest NFL players in. Allen is a star player in the NFL and his overall salary reached the $300 million mark. Allen has brand deals with top companies including Nike, Hyundai, and Microsoft Surface. Allen is in a relationship with Brittany Williams.
27. Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan is a retired NFL player and his overall net worth stands at $70 million. Ryan was one of the top-paid NFL players before his retirement and he has an overall salary of $300 million. Matt Ryan has been married to Sarah Marshall since 2011. Ryan is an investor in real estate and he also turned into an analyst for the CBS Sports network. Matt Ryan was the NFL Most Valuable Player in 2016 and he also won the Pro Bowl 4 times.
28. Sam Bradford
Sam Bradford is a former NFL player who played for teams like St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles. Bradford’s net worth is $70 million and he also earned over $130 million from the National Football League as a salary. Bradford also secured desks with Nissan, Bose, Nike, and Gatorade. He is an investor in real estate and equity funds. Bradford launched a medical marijuana dispensary in Arkansas with his wife, Emma.
29. Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald is a retired NFL player who played for the Los Angeles Rams. Aaron Donald is one of the richest NFL players with a net worth of $60 million. He is one of the highest-paid NFL players with an overall salary of $150 million. Aaron Donald is a philanthropist and he helps children through his organizer, AD99 Solutions. Reports indicate Aaron Donald earned $20 million from brand deals with Electronic Arts, Panini, Reebok, Nike, and Pepsi.
30. Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee is a former NFL player and his overall net worth is $60 million. McAfee earned $20 million from the league. Pat McAfee earned over $30m through deals with Reebok and Fanduel. He is also the host of The Pat McAfee Show on the Sirius XM radio channel. Patrick McAfee is a colour commentator and sports analyst after retirement. McAfee has won 2 Pro Bowls and he also completed 26,669 Punting Yards.
31. Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Prescott is an NFL player who plays for the Dallas Cowboys. He is one of the richest NFL players with an average salary of $50 million. With the new deal, Dak Prescott’s overall NFL salary will reach the $450 million mark. Dak Prescott is in a relationship with the model, Natalie Buffett. Prescott also earns through endorsements with Direct TV, 7-Eleven, New Era, Sleep Number, Oikos, Pepsi, Citibank, and Jordan. He is the winner of Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2022. Prescott is also a three-time Pro Bowl winner.
32. Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes is a football Quarterback in the NFL with a net worth of $60 million. Mahomes plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and earns $45 million per season. Patrick Mahomes is one of the richest NFL players in history with a record-breaking overall salary of $500 million. He is married to Brittany Matthews and the couple live in Texas with their two children. Mahomes has brand deals with Electronic Arts, BioSteel, Adidas, Whoop, and Essentia Water.
33. Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is an American NFL player who plays for the team Cleveland Browns. Watson has an estimated net worth of $60 million and he also earned $280m from the NFL. Deshaun Watson’s endorsements with Beats by Dre, DraftKings, Epix, Gillette, Nike, Oikos, and Miller Lite increased his value. He also won the Pro Bowl thrice between 2018-2020. He is in an open relationship with Jilly Anais, a singer and model. Watson is the owner of the Lefty’s Cheesesteak restaurant in University Heights.
34. Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garoppolo is an NFL player with a net worth of $50 million. Garoppolo plays for the Los Angeles Rams and earns $3 million as an average salary. Jimmy Garoppolo has also earned $150 million from the NFL as a salary. Jimmy Garoppolo is in a relationship with the actress, Kiara Mia. Garoppolo has endorsements with Bose, New Era, and Men’s Wearhouse. In the NFL , he is a two-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI).
35. Andy Dalton
Andy Dalton has an estimated net worth of $50 million. He plays for the Carolina Panthers team and has won the Pro Bowl 3 times. Dalton is married to Jordan Dalton. They have three children – Nash Gordon Dalton, Finley Jones Dalton, and Noah Andrew Dalton. He also earns through brand deals with Nike and PepsiCo. Throughout his NFL career, Andy Dalton has earned $110m.
36. Nick Bosa
Nick Bosa is an active NFL player who has a net worth of $50m. Bosa is a rising star in the NFL and one of the highest-paid players in the league. Bosa earns $15 million from the NFL and his overall salary has crossed the $200m mark. Nick Bosa’s brand deals are Gamebreaker, Nike, and Panini. Nick Bosa is a four-time Pro Bowl winner. Nick Bosa is in a private relationship with Jenna Berman. Bosa was the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2017 and he also won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
37. Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow is a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. Burrow has a net worth of $50 million and he is one of the richest NFL players in history. His endorsements are Nike, Fanatics, and Bose. Joe Burrow has earned a huge salary in the NFL and his overall earnings crossed the $400 million mark. He has been in a relationship with Olivia Holzmacher for many years.
38. Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill is a retired NFL player with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Tannehill played for teams like the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. His overall National Football League salary is valued at $195 million and he is one of the 50 richest NFL players of all time. Regenexx, Adidas, and Panini are his primary endorsements. Ryan Tannehill is the husband of Lauren Tannehill and the couple have 2 children. Ryan Tannehill has won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL passer rating leader, and Pro Bowl in 2019.
39. Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts is an active NFL player who plays as a Quarterback for the team Philadelphia Eagles. Jalen Hurts has a net worth of $30 million and he earns $40m through the new deal. Jalen Hurts has earned $263 million from the NFL and he will continue to increase his value. Jalen Hurts has brand deals with Gillette, Pepsi, Kellogg’s, Lemon Perfect, and Truist. Jalen Hurts has also won the Pro Bowl twice. Jalen Hurts is in a relationship with Bryonna Burrows.
40. Davante Adams
Davante Adams is an NFL player who plays for the team New York Jets as a Wide Receiver. Davante Adams has a net worth of $25 million and his overall salary has crossed the $200 million mark. Davante Adams is married to Devanne Villarreal. The couple have two daughters, Daija Leigh and Dezi Lynn. Davante Adams also earns a huge amount through deals with Nike, Adidas, and Pepsi. Davante Adams has won the Pro Bowl 6 times and he also completed 11,020 receiving yards.
41. Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith has a net worth of $25 million. He plays for the Minnesota Vikings and earns an average salary of $9 million. Harrison Smith’s overall NFL salary has crossed the $100 million mark. Harrison Smith is married to Madison Bayless Bankston. Smith bought properties in California and Miami, and he is an entrepreneur. Harrison Smith’s endorsements remain private, but he has earned $5m from brand deals. Harrison Smith is a 6-time Pro Bowl winner.
42. Chase Young
Chase Young is an NFL player for the team New Orleans Saints. He plays as a Defensive end player and has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Chase Young has earned more than $50 million in the NFL and he is seen as the next star in the league. Young has endorsements with Under Armour, Beats by Dre, Old Spice, and FedEx. Chase Young is in a relationship with Sophie Piteo. In the NFL, Chase Young has won the Pro Bowl and Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year in 2020.
43. George Kittle
George Kittle is an NFL player and plays for the San Francisco 49ers in the Tight End position. George Kittle’s overall net worth including his assets is valued at $20 million. George Kittle has earned $77 million in the NFL as a total salary and he will reach the $100m mark with new deals. George Kittle won the Pro Bowl for five years (2018-2023). Kittle is married to Claire. His brand deals with Nike, Light, Zenni, Panda Express, and Gatorade help him increase his net worth.
44. Darius Leonard
Darius Shaquille Leonard plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. As of 2024, Darius Leonard has an estimated net worth of $12 million and this includes his overall earnings. With new deals, Darius Leonard becomes one of the richest NFL players with an overall salary of $50 million. Darius Leonard is married to Kayla and the couple are blessed with a daughter named Mia. He has signed brand deals with Panini and Gatorade which also contribute to his overall net worth. Darius Leonard was a part of the First-team All-Pro three times.
45. Leonard Fournette
Leonard Fournette is an inactive player in the National Football League. He played for teams like Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills. Leonard Fournette has a net worth of $10m and he is one of the highest-paid NFL players. He has earned $38 million from the National Football League. Leonard Fournette won the Super Bowl champion title (LV). Ifly, Panini America, and Under Armour are some of his known sponsorship deals.
46. Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson is an active NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings. His estimated net worth is $10 million. Jefferson earns an average NFL salary of $35 million and he is one of the highest-paid active players in the league. His overall earnings in the NFL crossed $170 million. Jefferson is an investor in trading and he also endorses Under Armour. Jefferson has been in a relationship with Instagram model, Tianna Harris. Jefferson won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. He has also won the Pro Bowl three times.
47. Fred Warner
Fred Warner plays for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL and his net worth is valued at $10 million. Fred Warner’s overall NFL salary is $100 Million and he earns $15 million in the NFL. Fred Warner is married to Sydney Hightower , a former contestant of The Bachelor show. Fred Warner plays as a Linebacker and he has won the Pro Bowl three times.
48. Terrace Marshall
Terrace Marshall is a football Wide receiver in the NFL. Marshal has a net worth of $6 million and he will earn $1.5 in the 2024 NFL season. Marshall has also earned $4 million as a salary from the NFL. Terrace Marshall plays for the San Francisco 49ers and he also won the CFP national championship in 2019. Marshall has multiple investments with wine, clothing, and restaurants. He also earns through gambling. There is no update regarding Terrace Marshall’s relationship.
49. Najee Harris
Najee Harris is an active NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Najee Harris earns $3 million from the league and his overall NFL salary is more than $13 million. Harris also has deals with Gatorade and BeastMode Marketing. He is a two-time CFP national champion and one-time Pro Bowl winner. As of 2024, Najee Harris’ relationship status is single.
50. Bryce Callahan
Bryce Callahan is a former NFL player with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Bryce Callahan also earned $23 million from the NFL and he is one of the richest players of the NFL. There is no update regarding Bryce Callahan’s endorsements and relationship. Bryce Callahan has been a free agent in the NFL.
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