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Currently playing for the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees is a professional football quarterback with a current net worth of $130 million. Drew Brees receives an annual salary of $22 million.
Born as Drew Christopher Brees on January 15, 1979, Drew Brees attended Purdue University before he was drafted into the NFL in 2001. He was selected by San Diego Chargers as its second round pick on the 2001 NFL Draft. A 7-time section for the ProBowl, Drew Brees led the San Diego Chargers to participate in the Super Bowl Championship. He played with the Chargers from 2001 through 2005, and since 2006 up to the present time, he has been playing for the New Orleans Saints.
In 2004, he was named as the Comeback Player of the Year, and in 2008 and 2011, he was hailed as the National Football League Offensive Player of the Year. He was awarded as the MVP on Super Bowl XLIV.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2014 |
Salary |
Estimated winnings and salary from 2014 through 2015 according to Forbes. |
$11,000,000 |
2014 |
Sponsorship |
Endorsement earnings in 2015 according to Forbes |
$11,000,000 |
2013 |
Sponsorship |
Endorsement earnings in 2014 according to Forbes |
$11,000,000 |
2013 |
Salary |
Estimated winnings and salary from 2013 through 2014 according to Forbes. |
$10,000,000 |
2012 |
Sponsorship |
Endorsement earnings in 2013 according to Forbes. |
$11,000,000 |
2012 |
Salary |
Estimated winnings and salary from 2012 through 2013 according to Forbes. |
$40,000,000 |
2011 |
Contract |
In 2012, Brees and the Saints agreed to a five-year $100 million contract. |
$100,000,000 |
2011 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus received in 2012. |
$7,400,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2012. |
$3,000,000 |
2010 |
Bonus |
Option, workout, and restruc. bonus received in 2011. |
$5,180,000 |
2010 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2011. |
$7,400,000 |
2009 |
Bonus |
Option, workout, and restruc. bonus received in 2010. |
$4,260,000 |
2009 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2010. |
$1,600,000 |
2009 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2010. |
$6,500,000 |
2008 |
Bonus |
Option, workout, and restruc. bonus received in 2009. |
$4,260,000 |
2008 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2009. |
$1,600,000 |
2008 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2009. |
$4,500,000 |
2007 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2008. |
$1,600,000 |
2007 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2008. |
$4,800,000 |
2007 |
Bonus |
Option and workout bonus received in 2008. |
$2,600,000 |
2006 |
Bonus |
Option and workout bonus received in 2007. |
$2,600,000 |
2006 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2007. |
$1,600,000 |
2006 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2007. |
$2,800,000 |
2005 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus received in 2006. |
$1,600,000 |
2005 |
Bonus |
Option and workout bonus received in 2006. |
$2,500,000 |
2005 |
Contract |
In 2006, Drew Brees signed a six-year $60 million contract with the New Orleans Saints. |
$60,000,000 |
2005 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 20006. |
$1,900,000 |
2004 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2005. |
$8,078,000 |
2004 |
Contract |
In 2005, Brees agreed to become a franchise player for the Chargers by signing a one-year $8 million contract. |
$8,000,000 |
2002 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2003. |
$307,500 |
2002 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2003. |
$980,000 |
2001 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2002. |
$307,500 |
2001 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2002. |
$400,000 |
2000 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus earned in 2001. |
$307,500 |
2000 |
Salary |
Annual salary received in 2001. |
$320,000 |