Drew Brees is a retired American professional NFL quarterback who has a net worth of $160 million. After making an impact in college football,
Brees quickly established himself as one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL
. He retired from the NFL in March 2021. Prior to retiring he was a true asset for the New Orleans Saints, leading the NFL in touchdowns by a quarterback.
Brees was also the leading quarterback in the league in terms of passing yards.
Many consider Brees one of the best passers the game of football has ever seen, while some consider him the best quarterback of all time.
Drew Christopher Brees was born on January 15th of 1979 in Dallas, Texas.
Drew was raised alongside one brother; his parents divorced when he was seven.
Although the next period was rough for the boys, they developed a close relationship and helped each other deal with their emotions.
Brees returned to sports and became a promising quarterback for his high school team. His statistics were stunning, with 50 touchdowns and 314 completed passes.
In his first two decades in the NFL, Drew earned $250 million in salary alone. On average, he earns $15 million per year from endorsements. In 2005, Brees was given a one-year, $8-million contract by the Chargers
In his first two decades in the NFL, Drew earned $250 million in salary alone. On average, he earns $15 million per year from endorsements. In 2005, Brees was given a one-year, $8-million contract by the Chargers
. In 2006, he signed a 6-year, $60-million contract with the Saints, including nearly $22 million in bonuses.
He has signed a number of contracts since 2006, including a five-year, $100-million contract
(the most amount of guaranteed money in NFL history at the time), and a two-year, $50-million deal signed in 2018.
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Drew earned $50 million in salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned $43 million. He earned another $40 million between 2018 and 2019. Between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $45 million.