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For nine seasons, Edward Nathan George, Jr., popularly known as Eddie George, has played as a running back in the NFL.  Eddie George started his football career at the Ohio State University where he got the Heisman trophy award in 1995. In 1996, he was drafted by the Tennessee Titans on the first round of NFL Draft. He was released by the Titans due to salary cap and other issues on July 21, 2004 but two days later, he signed a 1-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Before the 2005 season began, George officially retired from the NFL. In 2011, Eddie George became an inductee to the College Football Hall of Fame. Presently, he hosts The Quad in the Big Ten Network. George and his wife currently star the reality TV series I Married A Baller. George is estimated to be worth $23 million.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2004

Contract

One-year contract with Dallas Cowboys

$2,200,000

2003

Signing Bonus

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$1,500,000

2003

Salary

Salary from Dallas Cowboys

$660,000

2002

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$4,200,000

2001

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$2,500,000

2001

Bonus

Roster bonus from Tennessee Titans

$250,000

2000

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$587,000

2000

Bonus

Option bonus from Tennessee Titans

$4,000,000

2000

Contract

Seven-year contract extension with Tennessee Titans

$41,250,000

1999

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Tennessee Titans

$10,700,000

1999

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$413,000,000

1998

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$743,000

1997

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$637,500

1996

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$531,200

1996

Contract

Five-year contract with Tennessee Titans

$6,000,000

1995

Salary

Salary from Tennessee Titans

$425,000

1995

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Tennessee Titans

$2,900,000