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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NFL Millionaires' Club: Meet the top 5 richest stars of all time - Check full net worth
The NFL isn't just about touchdowns and tackles, but also a testament to the incredible wealth its top stars have amassed. The richest players blend on-field excellence with off-field business acumen, building fortunes that extend well beyond their playing days. Leading the pack are familiar names like Roger Staubach , Russell Wilson, Fran Tarkenton , and Tom Brady - all boasting net worths in the hundreds of millions. Their financial empires span lucrative contracts, endorsement deals, real estate investments, and media ventures. These players are the face of the NFL's financial elite. Explore the full list and net worth details. 1. Roger Staubach (Net Worth: $600 million) Roger Staubach, widely regarded as the richest NFL player in history, boasts a staggering net worth of $600 million. Best known for his legendary career as quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys , Staubach's true financial success came after hanging up his boots. Live Events A Vietnam War Navy veteran, Staubach earned only around $600,000 during his playing days - a modest sum by today's standards. However, his post-retirement pivot to business set a new standard for athletes. In 1979, he founded The Staubach Company, a commercial real estate venture that revolutionized the industry. His entrepreneurial acumen was such that it had become a $613 million company when it was sold to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in 2008 with about 67 offices throughout the US. Staubach's ventures include the ownership of industrial complexes in Phoenix, retail developments in Houston, and commercial office structures throughout Dallas. 2. Fran Tarkenton (Net Worth: $300 million) Tarkenton, a former NFL quarterback turned television personality and tech entrepreneur, ranks as the second-richest living NFL player. Best known for his 18-season career with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants from 1961 to 1978, Tarkenton earned just $1.2 million in player salary - a modest sum by modern standards. However, his true wealth came after retirement, as Tarkenton became a pioneer in the tech world. He was one of the early innovators in customer relationship management (CRM) software, launching Tarkenton Software in the late 20th century. The company merged with KnowledgeWare in 1986, which was later acquired by Sterling Software for $73 million in 1994. In addition to tech, Tarkenton made lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Johnson & Johnson. Today, according to CelebrityNetWorth, he owns several successful businesses, including Tarkenton Financial, GoSmallBiz, and Tarkenton Teleconferencing. He also reportedly holds over $100 million in Apple stock and owns real estate valued at around $15 million. 3. Tom Brady (Net Worth: $300 million) Brady, who ranks third on the list, is an American retired professional football quarterback turned spokesman and entrepreneur, with an estimated net worth of $300 million. Widely regarded as the NFL's most decorated player, Brady spent 20 seasons (2000–2019) leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March 2020 on a two-year, fully guaranteed $50 million deal (with up to $59 million in incentives). He immediately delivered a seventh ring and then inked a one-year extension worth up to $25 million to stay through 2022. Having earned roughly $230 million on the field and over $140 million in endorsements, Brady retired in 2022 and signed a record-breaking $375 million, 10-year broadcasting contract with Fox Sports - at $37.5 million annually, the richest in sports media history. Off the field, Brady has generated well over $140 million through high-profile endorsements with Under Armour, UGG, TAG Heuer, Aston Martin, Hertz, Molecule Mattresses, and Subway. He's also built a diverse business portfolio: TB12, his fitness and wellness company; BRADY Brand, a performance apparel line; Autograph, an NFT marketplace he co-founded in 2021; and 199 Productions, a media venture producing documentaries, films, and sports programming. 4. Peyton Manning (Net Worth: $250 million) With an estimated net worth of $250 million, Manning ranks fourth among the richest NFL players alive. Over his 18-season career - primarily with the Indianapolis Colts before finishing with the Denver Broncos - Manning earned $248 million on the field, including a groundbreaking $96 million deal in 2004 that reset quarterback salaries. Off the field, he continues to cash in on endorsements with Bud Light, Buick, Sony, ESPN, DirecTV, MasterCard, Reebok, and Gatorade, and owns 21 Papa John's franchises in Colorado. His Omaha Productions launched the popular 'ManningCast' in 2019, while Sweetens Cove bourbon taps into premium Southern lifestyle trends. 5. Aaron Rodgers (Net Worth: $200 million) Rodgers, the fifth-wealthiest active NFL player, recently inked a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $13.65 million - $10 million fully guaranteed and up to $19.5 million with playing-time and team-performance incentives. Over 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers earned roughly $380 million on the field, and his $75 million contract with the New York Jets in 2023 further solidified his finances. Including endorsements, his total career earnings now exceed $600 million. In April 2018, Rodgers became the first active NFL player to hold an ownership stake in an NBA team when he joined the Milwaukee Bucks' ownership group as a limited partner. Rodgers' most iconic partnership is State Farm's 'Discount Double Check' campaign, but he's also fronted national ads for Adidas, Pizza Hut, Sharpie, IZOD, Prevea Health, and TaylorMade Golf - cementing his status as one of the league's top-earning stars both on and off the field. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Cowboys great, Super Bowl champion Tom Rafferty dead at 70
Former NFL star Tom Rafferty died in Colorado Thursday, The Dallas Morning News confirmed. The 1978 Super Bowl champion was 70. Rafferty recently had a stroke, and the former offensive lineman had been hospitalized since early May. He played guard and center during his standout career with the Dallas Cowboys. Rafferty played for the Cowboys from 1976-89. During that span, he was a key part of an offensive line that helped protect Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Before he became a fourth-round draft pick, Rafferty played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Rafferty earned a Super Bowl ring when the Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos in the 1978 Super Bowl. He played in another Super Bowl after the 1978 season, albeit in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Perhaps Rafferty's most memorable career moment happened in January 1983 when he delivered the key block to help spring Tony Dorsett's record-setting 99-yard touchdown run in a game against the Minnesota Vikings. After his playing days, Rafferty spent time working in sports equipment sales. He is survived by his wife, their two children and grandchildren. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Associated Press
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Tom Rafferty, an offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys, dies at 70
WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) — Tom Rafferty, an offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl and played with two Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman over 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was 70. Rafferty died Thursday in Windsor, Colorado, where he had been hospitalized since early May following a stroke, his daughter, Rachel Powers, told The Dallas Morning News. A year after getting drafted out of Penn State, Rafferty's first season as a starter was at right guard in 1977, which ended with the Cowboys' 27-10 victory over Denver in Super Bowl 12. He played the same position a year later when the Cowboys lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-31 in the title game. After a move to center, Rafferty threw one of the key blocks on Tony Dorsett's record 99-yard touchdown run in a 31-27 loss at Minnesota on Jan. 3, 1983. Dallas had 10 men on the field for that famous play. Rafferty's final season was Aikman's rookie year in 1989, when he started eight games at center for a 1-15 team. Rafferty is one of 12 Dallas players to spend at least 14 seasons with the franchise. He was teammates with seven players on that list. ___ AP NFL:
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dallas Cowboys quarterback power rankings in Super Bowl era
Dallas Cowboys quarterback power rankings in Super Bowl era Win or lose, the Dallas Cowboys attract headlines and always seem to find the spotlight. They are America's Team, and the quarterback of the NFC East team is arguably the most visible position in the league. That means there are great times when the Cowboys are winning and a rough, rugged ride when they are struggling. There have been some greats -- and not-so-greats -- to take snaps as Dallas' starter in the Super Bowl era. Time to rank them. 7. Craig Morton Morton was 32-14-1 as a starter in Dallas. He had the misfortune of being in a QB battle with Roger Staubach. 6. Danny White Danny White played 13 seasons with Dallas. He started every game in four seasons, notching double-digit wins in each. 5. Tony Romo Tony Romo was always in the headlines. He went 78-49 as a starter after joining Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2003. 4. Dak Prescott Four is a fitting number for Dak Prescott, a fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State. 3. Don Meredith Don Meredith was the QB when the Cowboys finally became a contender. He went on to become a beloved analyst on "Monday Night Football." 2. Roger Staubach Everyone's All-American out of Navy, the Heisman winner became a beloved quarterback who led the Cowboys to four Super Bowl appearances. 1. Troy Aikman The first overall pick out of UCLA, Troy Aikman led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories, turning a struggling team into a dynasty.
