Billy Price career earnings: How much did ex-Bengals center make in NFL?

Billy Price announced his sudden retirement from the NFL on Sunday. Price enjoyed an eventful NFL career after being drafted in the first round of the 2018 Draft. He played for three franchises in the NFL and was a member of three others in a practice squad capacity.

This article will examine how much Ohio State's product was made during his time on the Gridiron.

How much did Billy Price earn in his NFL career?

According to Spotrac, Billy Price made $12,850,391 during his NFL career. The former Ohio State standout started his career as a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals and ended it with the Dallas Cowboys.

Spotrac states that Price earned $9,635,333 in his rookie deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. He also earned $2,077,158 with the New York Giants, $750,555 with the Arizona Cardinals, $46,200 with the Las Vegas Raiders, and $241,500 as a reserve with the Dallas Cowboys last season.

What happened to Billy Price?

Billy Price retired from professional American football due to the risks associated with a blood clot. Price wrote on Instagram that he had emergency pulmonary embolism surgery on April 24 to remove blood clots entering both his lungs.

"I am truly thankful to be alive today. Unfortunately, I will be retiring from the NFL as the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world," Price wrote.

Price went on to thank all the teammates he's played with throughout his career, as well as his wife.

"I am thankful to have trained and played alongside men who will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro Rosters and Hall of Fame recognitions. To my wife: this career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made over the course of my career do not go unnoticed. I cannot wait to navigate the next chapter in life with you as we continue to grow our family."

The offensive lineman retired after making 69 appearances on the Gridiron, with 45 starts. He played 42 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, the franchise that selected him No. 21 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.