From Field to Fortune: Athletes Who Are Earning More Than Ever
Joe Burrow – $50 Million
Sport: Football
On-field: $55 Million
Off-field: $5 Million
Since being drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, Joe Burrow has quickly risen to prominence in the NFL. His ballooning fortune may be attributed to his record-breaking five-year, $275-million extension with the Bengals in 2023, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history, with an average annual salary of $55 million.
On top of this, Joe earns about $5 million annually from endorsements with Bose and Fanatics. He managed to secure major deals because he made his way to the top, leading the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance in 34 years during the 2021-2022 season.
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