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5 NFL players who have opted to receive a portion of their salary in cryptocurrencies
#3 - Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams
Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines during the 2021 season when he became the first celebrity-level NFL player to receive a portion of his salary directly in Bitcoin. He was paid more than $4 million by the Los Angeles Rams for the 2021 season, with at least a quarter of it reportedly coming in Bitcoin rather than cash.
Beckham's salary structure for the entire 2021 season with the Rams was heavily based on incentives focused on the team's success, specifically in the postseason. He received large bonuses for each playoff win, including a Super Bowl victory.
#4 - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers has publicly been an advocate for investing in cryptocurrencies. He particularly supports Bitcoin, including being a key member of their 2022 conference and receiving a portion of his salary in Bitcoin.
Aaron Rodgers set a new record during the 2022 offseason when he signed a massive contract extension with the Green Bay Packers, making him the first player ever to sign a deal with at least $50 million in AAV. A large piece of that will come in Bitcoin, though the specifics are currently unknown.
#5 - Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady is the richest current player based on net worth, valued at $250 million. While he regularly took pay cuts during his career to improve the rest of his team, his longevity has helped him gain wealth. His progressive thinking and active investing have also been huge factors.
Tom Brady receives part of his salary directly in Bitcoin while also advocating for investing in various cryptocurrencies. He and his wife Gisele Bundchen reportedly made a massive multimillion-dollar investment to buy a share of FTX Trading, a platform for trading cryptocurrencies.
