Top 5 NFL players with the highest net worth feat. Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers
NFL players have the opportunity to make tons of money during their careers. In addition to the massive contracts they are receiving for playing football and allowing it to grow exponentially through various investments, they are also able to brand themselves and make additional money that way in the form of endorsements and other ventures.
All of these profitable factors add to the net worth of all NFL players. Quarterbacks receive the most opportunities because of their importance and popularity, so they, in turn, dominate the list of highest net worth. Here are five active players with the highest net worth in 2022, according to data generated by Celebrity Net Worth.
Active NFL players with the highest current net worth
#5 - Cam Newton - $75 million
Cam Newton has spent the majority of his career with the Carolina Panthers, where he won an NFL MVP award and helped them appear in a Super Bowl. He made more than 100 million dollars in contract earnings from the Panthers.
Newton also makes a ton of money through endorsements and branding himself. He has signed deals with many major companies, including Gatorade and Under Armour.
#4 - Joe Flacco - $85 million
Joe Flacco helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Super Bowl ring during his time with the team. Since moving on from the Ravens, Flacco has mostly served as a back-up quarterback, but has also received opportunities to be a starter.
Joe Flacco and Vic Fangio in a hotel room last month talked about what they wanted to build in Denver. Also Flacco wants to be a Bronco long term ... so is he happy with his current contract? (which has no guaranteed money moving forward) I go one on one with the Broncos new QB. https://t.co/fHfoUBB0B1
Being a Super Bowl champion quarterback has helped Flacco earn more than $120 million in NFL contracts and a ton of endorsement deals. Some of the major ones he's landed include Nike, McDonald's, Reebok and Pizza Hut. Winning the ring helped his legacy both on and off the football field.