With an NFL record of 432 passing touchdowns and the fewest number of interceptions, it is no wonder that Aaron Rodgers is the highest-paid player, in terms of salary, in American football.
As of September 2022, Aaron Rodgers’ net worth is approximately $200 million and growing.
Current Contract
Aaron Rodgers will be starting his 18th NFL season with the Green Bay Packers as the highest-paid player, according to the annual value of his contract.
His most recent contract extension gives him a base salary of 59.5 million in 2023. Instead of a signing bonus, Rodgers opted for a roster bonus of 40.8 million to lower his cap number.
Some say this new contract is bad for the team, while others are certain the packers are better with Rodgers as QB1.
Career Earnings
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rodger’s career earnings are approximately 263 million. If he fulfills this most recent contract, his NFL career earnings will be about 463 million dollars. He would be the first NFL quarterback to surpass 400 million dollars from salary alone.
These numbers do not include his other sources of income. If we include his earnings from endorsements, royalties, memorabilia, and other business ventures, he is expected to retire with 600 million dollars worth of career earnings.
In comparison, Tom Brady’s career earnings are expected to be approximately 420 million dollars, assuming he retires in two years. Similarly, not all of this income comes from being a football player. About 140 million of these earnings come from endorsements.
Endorsement Deals
According to Action Network, Rodgers is currently the fourth most marketable NFL player. Because of this, he has received many endorsement deals from big-name companies. Some were short-lived, such as Quick Books and Capital One. His most notable endorsements are from
- Nike
- Ford
- Statefarm (estimated $2-3 Million Per year)
- Adidas (2015)
- Pizza Hut (2012)
- Bose
- Izod
- Sharpie (2018)
He also endorsed Prevea Healthcare before they dropped him in November. Prevea did not support that Rodgers is not vaccinated and has used unproven methods for “immunization” and treatment.
On top of his regular salary, Rodgers earns approximately nine million per year from royalties, memorabilia, and endorsements.
Investments
In 2018, Rodgers purchased a one percent stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2021, the team won its first NBA championship since 1971. Rodger’s one percent stake is currently worth approximately 19 million dollars. He is the only active NFL player with a stake in an NBA franchise.
In 2019, Rodgers and two partners created RX3 Ventures. RX3 is an investment firm to help lifestyle brands maximize their growth.
Since its creation, RX3 has invested 135 million dollars in Hydrow Rowing Machines, 30 million in VICIS Zero1 football helmets, 100 million in Super Coffee, and a sizeable amount in Core Power Yoga and Hims Men’s Wellness.
Charities
Aside from investing in wellness companies, Rodgers also donates to and helps to raise money for charities. Here are a few he has worked closely with in the past few years:
- Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) – Rodgers has helped raise over three million dollars for this charity focusing on childhood cancer research.
- North Valley Community Foundation – While he has worked with this charity multiple times, including when he hosted Jeopardy, one of his most notable donations was one million dollars to help a local business during the pandemic.
- Andy North and Friends – This charity hosts golf tournaments and donates the money to the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. One game he participated in raised over a million dollars.
Additionally, Aaron Rodgers and David Gruber, a Milwaukee-based Injury Attorney, created a show called ItsAaron. It included three seasons of episodes dedicated to bringing awareness to organizations and people who are changing the world or their local community.
Quick Look at Rodgers’ Career Timeline
1983 – Aaron Charles Rodgers was born in Chico, California.
1999 – Rodgers played baseball and football at Pleasant Valley High School. He set multiple single-game records in one game, including 440 yards and six touchdowns- all with a 4.0 GPA.
2002 – He attended Butte College and completed 26 touchdown throws in his freshman season.
2003 – After getting the attention of coach Jeff Tedford, Rodgers switched to the University of California, Berkley, and played for the Golden Bears.
2004 – After not being chosen to play in the Rose Bowl and losing to Texas Tech in the Holiday Bowl, Rodgers decided to enter the 2005 NFL draft instead of finishing college.
2005 – Rodgers was drafted in the first round as the 24th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers- making him Brett Favre’s future replacement.
2008 – After spending three years as a backup QB, Favre announced his retirement, and Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Packers. In his first game in his new position, the Packers beat the Vikings at their home stadium.
Later, in 2008, Rodgers signed his first of many contract extensions. This one was worth 65 million dollars.
2009 – Rodgers was invited to his first Pro Bowl as the NFC’s third quarterback. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Brees and Favre had to drop out, making Rodgers the NFC’s starter.
2011 – After a rocky road to the playoffs, the Packers won Super Bowl XLV against the Steelers 31-25. Rodgers was named Super Bowl MVP.
2013 – Rodgers signs another contract extension. This time for five years and 110 million dollars.
2014 – Rodgers earns his second MVP title.
2018 – Yet another contract extension. This time for 134 million dollars and four years.
2020 – Rodgers wins his third MVP title.
2021 – For the second year in a row, Rodgers is named the most valuable player. This is his fourth title.
2022 – While everyone waited in anticipation after an equivocal offseason, Rodgers accepted another three-year contract extension worth 150.8 million dollars. He currently has the lowest pass interception percentage in the league, at only 1.3%, and a 104.5 passer rating.
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