What is Peyton Manning’s net worth and salary?
Peyton Manning, the American NFL quarterback, has a net worth of $300 million and was once one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. He endorses major brands like Buick, Papa Johns and DirecTV, and has lucrative deals with companies such as Sony, ESPN, Spring, DirecTV, Master Card, Reebok and Gatorade. Manning also owns 21 Papa John’s pizza franchises in Colorado. At his peak, he earned over $40 million per year, including his $18 million NFL salary. Even after retiring, Manning still earns at least $10 million annually from endorsements.
Peyton Manning’s Career Earnings
Peyton Manning has earned a little under $600 million throughout his career from both his NFL salary and various endorsements.
Peyton Manning’s Early Years
Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans in 1976 to former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. He attended Isidore Newman School where he excelled in football, earning the Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year award. Manning wore the #18 jersey in honor of his older brother Cooper, who had to give up football due to a spinal condition. He was highly recruited by over 60 top colleges.
Peyton Manning’s Career in the NFL
Peyton Manning began his professional football career in 1998 when he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall pick. Manning memorized the Colts’ playbook in one week after he was drafted and helped transform the struggling Colts into consistent playoff contenders. During his time with the Colts, Manning led them to eight division championships, two AFC championships, and a Super Bowl victory against the Chicago Bears in 2006.
In 2011, Manning was forced to sit out an entire season after he underwent neck surgery. He was subsequently released from the Colts and signed with the Denver Broncos. From 2012-2015, Manning served as the Bronco’s starting quarterback, helping the team to clinch their division each year. In 2016, he made his third Super Bowl appearance, and the Broncos claimed victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Shortly after their big win, Manning announced his retirement after 18 seasons.
Peyton Manning is largely considered to be one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time. To date, he holds the NFL record for most consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing and most total seasons with 4,000 or more yards passing in a career. Over his career, Peyton has received dozens of accolades including being a 13 time Pro-Bowl selection and five-time AP NFL Most Valuable Player. He also won nine total ESPY Awards over the course of his career.
Peyton’s younger brother, Eli Manning, played against him three times in their pro careers, in games nicknamed The Manning Bowl. Peyton’s team took victory over Eli’s each time.
Peyton Manning’s Earnings and Contracts
Peyton Manning earned $18 million per year in base salary while playing for the Denver Broncos, with the potential to earn millions more in bonuses and incentives. His total annual income was $43 million, including $25 million from endorsements.
In 2011, Manning signed a five-year, $90 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, making him the highest-paid football player in the league at the time. However, he was unable to play in the 2011 season due to injury and was released by the Colts in March 2012.
Manning then signed a new $96 million contract with the Denver Broncos, but took no signing bonus due to his past injuries and was subject to a full physical every year before receiving payment.
Peyton Manning’s Lucrative Endorsement Deals
Peyton Manning is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, earning over $25 million a year in endorsements alone. He endorses major brands such as Buick, Papa John’s, and DirecTV, and has lucrative deals with Sony, ESPN, Spring, Master Card, Reebok, and Gatorade. Manning also owns twenty one Papa John’s pizza franchises located in Colorado.
In addition to his endorsement deals, Manning has appeared on television commercials, hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, guest-voiced an episode of The Simpsons, and did voice work for the 2017 motion picture Ferdinand. He also co-authored a book with his father Archie titled Manning: A Father, His Sons, and Football Legacy.
Despite retiring from the NFL in 2016, Manning continues to be a highly sought after figure in the world of sports and entertainment.
Personal Life
Peyton Manning married Ashley Manning in Memphis on March 17, 2001. The couple has twins, Marshal and Mosley, born in March 2011. During summers, Manning and his siblings run the Manning Passing Academy, a five-day camp for students that aims to improve the offensive skills of quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs. The camp features many prominent NFL players serving as coaches.
However, Manning was accused of sexual harassment by trainer Jamie Ann Naughbright in 1996, during his time playing for the University of Tennessee. He denied the claims and was quoted in his book as saying his behavior towards Naughtbright was “crude, maybe, but harmless”. Naughtright settled with the university for $300,000. Peyton discussed Naughtright in his book in an ill manner, and she filed a defamation suit against him in 2002. The lawsuit was settled but terms of the settlement were not released to the public, and a court-ordered gag was put in place on Manning and Naughtright to never speak to each other or about the settlement publicly ever again.
Manning is a self-described devout Christian. During the 2016 presidential race, Manning gave money to the campaign of Jeb Bush.
Peyton Manning’s Philanthropic Work
Peyton Manning founded the Peyback Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children. He was recognized for his charity work with the Samuel S. Beard Award for Greatest Public Service. Manning and his brother Eli also volunteered after Hurricane Katrina, delivering supplies to residents of New Orleans. He and his wife made a significant contribution to St Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, resulting in the renaming of the children’s hospital to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent.
