The Least To Most: 30 Richest Quarterbacks Of The NFL

Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans) – $24M

After a very successful college career, Deshaun Watson was picked #12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft. While he has struggled to perform in key moments, Watson is their franchise quarterback, the Texans believe. Before starting the 2020 NFL season, Watson signed a $156 million extension for four years that came with a $27 million signing bonus. Watson’s net worth stands at around $24 million after just three full years in the NFL.

Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans) – $24M

Terry Bradshaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $25M

Terry Bradshaw is best known for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers over the span of six years to four Super Bowl wins. The native of Louisiana was drafted out of Louisiana Tech University in 1970 and retired in 1983. “In several TV commercials and sitcoms, including “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Married… With Children” and “Modern Family,” he would become an NFL analyst and star. Bradshaw has a net worth of $25 million.

Terry Bradshaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $25M

Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears) – $30M

The Denver Broncos selected Jay Cutler from Vanderbilt University in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Bears three years later but wasn’t up to expectations. In 2014, Chicago offered him a seven-year contract extension; three years later, the team released him. After moving to Chicago in 2019, Cutler began relations with Laguna Beach: Kristin Cavallari, Real Orange County star. The couple recently announced divorce, although they got married in 2013. Cutler’s net worth was cut in half to $30 million.

Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears) – $30M

Jared Goff (L.A. Rams) – $30M

In the 2016 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, Jared Goff was picked #1 overall. That same year, he would go on to sign a four-year contract for $27.9 million, making him his draft class’s highest-earning player. Goff signed a new four-year deal with the Rams worth $134 million in August 2019. It includes $110 million guaranteed and two $46 million total bonuses. Goff’s net worth is hovering around $30 million with the help of his JG16 clothing line.

Jared Goff (L.A. Rams) – $30M

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) – $30M

The net worth of newly crowned NFL Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes will only grow as long as he remains healthy. A four-year agreement with the Chiefs worth $16.2 million was signed with the 10th-overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kansas City and Mahomes agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth over $400 million following his phenomenal 2020 season. It was later revealed that if he made it to the end of his contract, he could make around $503 million. For now, his net worth sits at a “measly” $30 million.

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) – $30M

Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colts) – $40M

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was on track to fill the shoes left behind by QB Peyton Manning’s future Hall of Fame. Luck, drafted in 2012, earned his way in 2016 to a $123 million contract extension for 5 years. Luck shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement on August 24, poised for a playoff run in 2019. Luck was forced by various persistent injuries to hang up his cleats and begin the next chapter of his life. He has a net worth of $40 million at present.

Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colts) – $40M

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) – $45M

Carson Wentz signed a $26 million four-year contract after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft as #2 overall. The Eagles offered Wentz a 4-year extension worth a total of $128 million, despite underperforming and only playing 13 games during the 2017 season due to an ACL injury. He has a net worth of $45 million at present.

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) – $45M

Drew Bledsoe (New England Patriots) – $48M

By getting injured, “paved the way” for Tom Brady is doing quite well for himself. Before calling it quits in 2007 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe played in the NFL for 14 seasons. Bledsoe currently lives with his wife, Maura, and their four children in Bend, Oregon. The former NFL quarterback and his family are doing just fine, with a $48 million net worth.

Drew Bledsoe (New England Patriots) – $48M

Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) – $50M

Miami Dolphins’ former quarterback Dan Marino is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever play the role, despite never winning a Super Bowl after 17 years in the NFL. Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after he retired before the 2020 season. Marino earned tens of millions from endorsements, in addition to participating in different television and film projects. His total net worth is approximately $50 million.

Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) – $50M

Troy Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) – $50M

In the 1989 NFL Draft, where he played his entire 12-year career, Troy Aikman was selected #1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys. He’s been a Pro Bowl selection 6 times and has captured three Vince Lombardi trophies. While his annual base salary is low compared to today’s lucrative quarterback contracts, he adds around $7.5 million a year to his earnings as a Fox television commentator. He’s got around $50 million in net worth.

Troy Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) – $50M

Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) – $60M

For 15 seasons, Carson Palmer played in the NFL, primarily for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 after a short stint with the Raiders, where he experienced a bit of a resurgence. Palmer was 12th all-time in both passing yards and passing touchdowns at the time of his retirement on Jan. 2, 2018, with 46,247 and 294, respectively. He has a net worth of $60 million at present.

Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) – $60M

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) – $70M

In the 2012 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was chosen #102 overall by the Washington Football Team. Cousins threw the 65th perfect game in NFL history in 2015 while playing for the nation’s capital. Ahead of the 2018 season, he was traded to the Vikings, where he is still the starting quarterback for the team. He is one of the highest-paid NFL players in the world at the moment. Around $70 million is his net worth.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) – $70M

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) – $70M

With the third overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan. He is in his 13th year with the franchise now. Despite a rather successful NFL career, Ryan will forever be remembered as the quarterback who, after being down 28-3 late in the third quarter, could not finish the job after the Patriots won Super Bowl LI. It’s no skin off his nose, however. Ryan’s net worth is around $70 million.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) – $70M

Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) – $70M

Tony Romo was the holder before becoming the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback in 2006. Despite going just 2-4 in six playoff games in 11 seasons, he went on to have a successful career. Romo became CBS Sports’ lead color analyst for NFL broadcasts after he retired in 2017. Romo showed his ability to read and predict plays before they happened, while many around the sport were skeptical of this move. He’s got a current net worth of about $70 million.

Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) – $70M

Cam Newton (New England Patriots) – $75M

Though Cam Newton’s tenure as a Carolina Panther is over, he still thinks he has plenty more in the tank to replace Tom Brady as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. He excelled at Auburn, leading the Tigers to a BCS National Championship Game in 2011, while his early college years were tattooed with disciplinary issues. Injuries have plagued his recent NFL career, but the paycheck is collected, and the football downfield is hurled. Its present net worth is $75 million and is rising.

Cam Newton (New England Patriots) – $75M

Joe Flacco (New York Jets) – $75M

You might be surprised to see former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Flacco on this list, even if you are a casual NFL fan. But then again, professional sports are filled with grossly overpaid players. Flacco signed a six-year deal worth $120.6 million shortly after the 2013 Ravens Super Bowl victory over the 49ers, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time. After a short stint in Denver, he is now the QB of the New York Jets. Here’s the shocker… Flacco has $75 million in net worth.

Joe Flacco (New York Jets) – $75M

Fran Tarkenton (Minnesota Vikings) – $100M

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton amassed 47,003 yards passing and 342 touchdowns during his 18 seasons in the NFL, ranking him 6th and 4th in NFL history, respectively. Not only did Tarkenton serve as a Monday Night Football commentator, but he also founded a computer-program generator company, Tarkenton Software. Additionally, he owns Apple stock worth $40 million and real estate worth $15 million. He’s got around $100 million in net worth.

Fran Tarkenton (Minnesota Vikings) – $100M

Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $100M

“Big” Ben Roethlisberger is still performing at an elite level in the NFL despite the endless bumps and bruises over the last 17 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is hoping to add one more before he retires with two Super Bowl championships under his belt. The NFL career of Roethlisberger has been plagued by poor decisions and sexual allegations resulting in missed games, injuries, and suspensions. He seems to have turned things around and is set to have another awesome season. “Big” Ben, like Tarkenton, has a net worth of $100 million.

Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) – $100M

Joe Montana (San Francisco 49ers) – $100M

Quarterback Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers offense to nine playoff appearances and four Super Bowl championships for the bulk of his 16 NFL seasons. An 8-time Pro Bowl selection was “Cool Joe” and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. The Comeback Kid” has his own wine under the Montagna label in partnership with Beringer winemaker Ed Sbragia, in addition to his many professional achievements and endless accolades. Joe, too, has a net worth of approximately $100 million.

Joe Montana (San Francisco 49ers) – $100M

Brett Favre (Green Bay Packers) – $100M

Despite just winning one Super Bowl, the quintessential All-American quarterback Brett Favre had arguably one of the best NFL careers. Favre won one Super Bowl over the course of 20 seasons, was three times a First-Team All-Pro, and was invited to 11 Pro Bowls. He finally called it quits in January 2011 after playing for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings following two retirements. In passing, Favre finished with NFL records (71,838) and touchdowns (508). He also has about $100 million in net worth.

Brett Favre (Green Bay Packers) – $100M

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) – $120M

Despite Favre’s departure from the Green Bay Packers following the 2007 season, with new starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the cheesehead faithful were in good hands. Although he has most certainly earned every bit of his salary, his additional endorsements and commercials push his net worth upwards of $120 million. He has starred in State Farm Insurance and Pizza Hut TV spots and even has a stake in the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) – $120M

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) – $135M

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson already has a net worth of around $135 million in just his ninth NFL season. In addition to his base salary of $35 million a year, between June 2018 and 2019, Wilson earned $90 million from different ventures. Wilson has been named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year and PFF Offensive Rookie of the Year since joining the Seahawks football program. He was a Pro Bowl 2012 selection and led the Seahawks to win Super Bowl XLVIII overtime on an 80-yard drive.

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) – $135M

John Elway (Denver Broncos) – $145M

Interesting piece: The Baltimore Colts drafted Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway in 1983 but threatened to join the New York Yankees if the team didn’t immediately trade him. Since he had the skills and talent to become a professional baseball player, it wasn’t an empty threat. Elway was traded to the Broncos of Denver, where he spent 16 years of his entire career. He played in five Super Bowls before announcing his retirement, winning the last two. Due to various outside business investments, he has amassed a net worth of $145 million.

John Elway (Denver Broncos) – $145M

Eli Manning (New York Giants) – $150M

The controversy about how good an NFL quarterback Eli Manning really was will always be there. While with the New York Giants, he had some incredible years; he had some painfully catastrophic ones. For beating Tom Brady and the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII, Manning will forever be remembered. In Super Bowl XLVI, where he was named MVP, he defeated the Patriots again. The current net worth of Manning is $150 million.

Eli Manning (New York Giants) – $150M

Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) – $160M

With his precise throws and pure grit on the gridiron, Drew Brees, the 41-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback, is still picking apart defenses. He’s arguably the best passer ever seen in the National Football League. Although Brees replaced Chargers QB Doug Flutie on numerous occasions because of injuries, he always had to fight for a starting position, particularly after the club acquired Philip Rivers in 2004. Brees left and joined the Saints after two seasons as the Chargers’ starting quarterback. The rest is history. At present, Brees has a net worth of $160 million.

Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) – $160M

Steve Young (San Francisco 49ers) – $200M

Steve Young, a longtime quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, is one of only a few NFL players who went on to be a successful businessman. Young signed a contract with the USFL’s Los Angeles Express in 1984 before playing in the NFL. After the league’s demise, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was later transferred to San Francisco, where he served for three years as Joe Montana’s backup. The net worth of Steve Young has far exceeded the other quarterbacks on this list, coming in at around $200 million.

Steve Young (San Francisco 49ers) – $200M

Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – $200M

With an estimated net worth of $200 million, despite moving on from the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick, Tom Brady is still performing at a high level in the NFL. It is still strange to see the uniform void of the gray-faced Minuteman sporting Brady. Believe it or not, Brady made several pay cuts to give the Patriots more offensive fire-power. In nine attempts, winning six Super Bowls is proof that this strategy worked. Along with numerous endorsements, Brady is married to Gisele Bündchen, a rich Brazilian model beyond measure. His net worth alone is upwards of $200 million.

Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – $200M

Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) – $250M

Indianapolis Colts’ long-time quarterback Peyton Manning is a charming person and an incredible football player. His personality and humor are what make it such a treat to watch him play. He has endorsed tons of important brand names and has appeared in Buick, Papa Johns, DirecTV, and Nationwide Insurance commercials. He announced his retirement after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. Peyton Manning has $250 million in net worth.

Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) – $250M

Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys) – $600M

Roger Staubach, the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback, had just as much success off the field as he had on the field. After earning the Heisman Trophy in 1963 while playing football for the United States. Staubach Naval Academy served in the Navy, including a Vietnam tour. He joined the Cowboys in 1969 and led the club five times to the Super Bowl, securing victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII. Before retiring in 1979, he spent 11 seasons with Dallas. His myriad of business endeavors has earned him around $600 million in net worth.

Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys) – $600M

People who love to watch this kind of sports probably know that quarterbacks are not the only ones that have a huge amount of wealth. There are also other NFL players who are just wealthy as them or even more. Here are some of them.

Brandin Cooks – $28M

Cooks signed a five-year, $81 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams after being exchanged from the New England Patriots in early 2018. The Rams decided to exercise a $17 million offer bonus under the agreement in March, extending the contract until 2023. In each of the last four seasons, Cooks has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards.

Brandin Cooks

Trey Flowers  – $29.1M

Flowers agreed to a five-year, $90 million free-agent deal with the Detroit Lions in March, with $56 million secured. The two-time Super Bowl champion was now the NFL’s sixth highest-paid defensive player as well as a third-highest-paid defensive end. In each of the last three seasons, he has helped lead the Patriots in quarterback sacks.

Trey Flowers

Alex Smith – $55M

Alex Smith is a quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Smith was a member of the Utah Utes football team and was given the name Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in 2004. The San Francisco 49ers picked Smith in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Alex Smith $55M

Michael Strahan – $65M

Michael Strahan is a former NFL defensive lineman who spent his whole career with the New York Giants. Throughout 2001, Strahan set a new record for most sacks in a season, and in 2007, he managed to help the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Michael Strahan has a total wealth of $65 million dollars as of 2021.

Michael Strahan $65M

DeMarcus Lawrence – $31.2M

Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $105 million contract extension in April, which will keep him in Dallas until 2023. His average wage of $21 million is the highest between several defensive ends. Since the beginning of 2017, Lawrence has tied for fourth-most sacks.

DeMarcus Lawrence $31.2M

Nick Foles – $32.8M

Foles agreed to sign a four-year contract worth $88 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March, with $50 million ensured. In 2018, the former backup was named MVP after leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl victory. This year, Foles has become the first mainstream athlete to promote the Lululemon clothing line.

Nick Foles $32.8M

Sam Bradford – $70M

Sam Bradford is a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He started his NFL career as a freshman at Putnam City North High School. In 12 games only as a senior quarterback in 2005, he did throw 2,029 yards as well as 17 touchdowns.

Sam Bradford $70M

Roger Goodell – $75M

Roger Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League in the United States. Goodell was designated to succeed Paul Tagliabue, who is considering retirement. He was selected out of four finalists for the job.

Roger Goodell $75M

John Madden – $200M

John Madden has become a former NFL coach and sportscaster from the United States. As the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, Madden won a Super Bowl. And with his amazing performance as a coach through most of his professional life, he was incorporated into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

John Madden $200M

Al Davis – $500M

Al Davis had been an NFL coach as well as executive in the United States. From 1972 till after his death in 2011, Davis was the principal owner and manager of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.

Al Davis $500M

Michael Vick – $116M

Following his conviction for dogfighting, Vick did miss two seasons in the peak form of his professional life. He allegedly has a record of 0 championships, 4 Pro Bowls and 0 First-Team All-Pro. His earnings were reportedly around $116M

Michael Vick

Calais Campbell – $118.1M

Campbell’s two-year, $25 million contract with the Ravens has one season as well as $10 million remaining. His allegedly highest single earning amounts a tremendous $17m.

Calais Campbell $118.1M

Mario Williams – $120.4M

Mario Williams had been a No. 1 overall draft pick in a time when No. 1 overall draft picks got massive rookie deal. Williams’ first contract with the Texans seemed to be worth $54 million over six years.

Mario Williams $120.4M

Gerald McCoy – $121.2M

Just before 2020 season, McCoy agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the Cowboys. Even so, after having to suffer a season-ending leg injury, he was only compensated the $3 million signing bonus and then was released before the season began.

Gerald McCoy $121.2M

Joe Thomas – $122.9M

Thomas hadn’t ever missed a game in his professional life and have never really missed a single snap until after he was injured in the final year of his profession in 2017.

Joe Thomas $122.9M

Darrelle Revis – $124.2M

In a league in which most athletes are forced into taking secured contractual agreements, Revis consistently gambled on himself and managed to win, frequently foregoing long-term contracts. Instead, he gambled on himself in free agency on several occasions.

Darrelle Revis $124.2M

Julio Jones – $125.3M

Jones agreed to a $66 million contract extension with the Falcons, which could retain him with the team until at least 2023. At the time, the $25 million compensation package was the highest ever for a wide receiver. DeAndre Hopkins has now exceeded him.

Julio Jones $125.3M

Von Miller – $126.5M

Miller was forced to sit out the whole of 2020 season due to an ankle injury. His $114.1 million contract has one year left on it. His reportedly highest single-earning is approximately $25.1M.

Von Miller $126.5M

Ndamukong Suh – $156M

Suh’s six-year, $114.4 million contract with the Dolphins received a lot of attention, but most of it was a pack of lies, as are many large NFL contracts. Instead, he was paid $60 million over three years before being released to free up salary cap space. In the last three years, he has been on three different teams.

Ndamukong Suh $156M

Julius Peppers – $165M

Peppers signed a $3.5 million guaranteed contract for the Carolina Panthers after spending some many seasons with the Chicago Bears as well as Green Bay Packers. At the age of 39, he decided to retire in January.

Julius Peppers $165M

Larry Fitzgerald – $180.7M

Fitzgerald has now become No. 2 in all-time receiving yards as well as receptions, as well as No. 6 in all-time receiving touchdowns. He’s only 117 catches next to Jerry Rice for the most in NFL history.

Larry Fitzgerald $180.7M

Matthew Stafford – $226.5M

Stafford had also been exchanged to the Los Angeles Rams recently. His five-year, $135 million agreement has two seasons left. His reported highest single-earning is around $51.1M.

Matthew Stafford $226.5M

Philip Rivers – $243.9M

Rivers announced his departure from the NFL after one season with the Indianapolis Colts. His reported highest single-earning is amounting to $32M.

Philip Rivers $243.9M

Frank Gifford – $60M

Frank Gifford used to have a personal fortune of $60 million dollars as an American football player and sportscaster. That was his and Kathie Lee Gifford’s coupled net worth. At the age of 84, Frank Gifford passed away on August 9, 2015.

Frank Gifford – $60M

Jerry Rice – $55M

Jerry Rice has a personal wealth of $55 million as a retired pro football player in the United States. Jerry Rice’s net worth was amassed during his time with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, as well as Denver Broncos in the NFL. In October 1962, Jerry Lee Rice was born in Starkville, Mississippi.

Jerry Rice $55M

Aeneas Williams – $50M

Aeneas Williams has a personal fortune of $50 million as a retired professional football player in the United States. In January 1968, Aeneas Demetrius Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At Alcee Fortier High School, he was a football player.

Aeneas Williams $50M

Arian Foster – $50M

Arian Foster is a $50 million dollar net worth former American professional football player. In the year 1986, Arian Foster was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All across his high school years, he was a standout football player. He went on to be given the name the San Diego Union Tribune All-San Diego Western League Player of the Year after having to relocate to San Diego to live with relatives throughout high school.

Arian Foster – $50M

Jalen Ramsey – $50M

Ramsey does have a personal fortune of $50 million as a professional football player in the United States. Jalen signed a five-year extension with the Los Angeles Rams on September 9, 2020, worth $105 million over five years.

Jalen Ramsey $50M

Tony Gonzalez – $50M

Tony Gonzalez is a $50 million dollar net worth retired American football player and sports analyst. From 1997 to 2013, Tony was a member of the National Football League. He appeared in 14 Pro Bowls during his career. He was a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons, his only two teams.

Tony Gonzalez $50M

Vincent Jackson – $50M

Vincent Jackson is a $50 million dollar net worth American professional football player. Vincent Jackson was an outstanding football and basketball player who was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He turned down a scholarship to Columbia University in able to join the University of Northern Colorado on a football and basketball scholarship.

Vincent Jackson $50M