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American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) Brian Keith Urlacher has an estimated net worth of $16 million with an annual earnings of $5.6 million. He began his career with the Bears in 2000, as the ninth overall selection in 2000 NFL Draft. He was born in Pasco, Washington, and attended the University of New Mexico. During his college days he was one of the school’s most decorated athletes, which includes setting multiple university records. Urlacher has established himself as one of the league’s most productive defensive players.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2011

Salary

Base salary in 2012

$7,500,000

2011

Salary

Annual salary

$5,600,000

2008

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$6,125,000

2007

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$4,130,000

2006

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$4,000,000

2006

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus earned from the Chicago Bears after revising his contract with the team

$6,000,000

2005

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$4,000,000

2004

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$4,300,000

2003

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$3,800,000

2002

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$15,000,000

2001

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$501,000

2001

Earning Turned Donation

Winnings from the TV show "Wheel of Fortune" which he donated to charity

$47,000

2000

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$1,610,000

1999

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus earned from the Chicago Bears after signing a five-year contract with the team

$5,500,000

1999

Contract

In 2000, he signed a five-year $8 million contract with the Chicago Bears

$8,000,000

1999

Salary

Annual salary from the Chicago Bears

$1,400,000