How does Tom Brady's $375M broadcasting contract compare with his NFL earnings?

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Tom Brady's broadcasting contract explored

Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL in February. Widely regarded as the GOAT, Brady secured seven Super Bowl wins in his career, which began with the New England Patriots and ended with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

While the retired quarterback is currently enjoying some time off, Brady has a new career waiting for him. Brady has signed a deal with FOX Sports worth a reported $375 million. The 45-year-old will begin working for them as an analyst in 2024.

Tom Brady's $375 million contract with FOX is worth more than all his NFL contracts combined. This is also FOX's most expensive contract offered to a broadcaster. Brady, with his experience and success, will probably be the biggest name in the NFL even after his retirement.

According to Spotrac, Brady earned around $332 million while in the NFL.


Tom Brady's salary breakdown

TEAMSALARYSIGNING BONUSROSTER BONUSINCENTIVETOTAL CASH
New England Patriots$50,285,705 $112,288,500 $25,000,000$1,590,259$235,166,804
Tampa Bay Buccaneers$17,195,000 $63,880,000 $11,470,588$5,250,000$97,795,588

As per Spotrac, Brady's signing bonus with the Patriots itself surpassed $110 million. TB12 played 20 seasons with the team, earning a large chunk of his fortune in New England.

He earned a little under $100 million with the Buccaneers.

Six of Brady's seven Super Bowl wins were with New England. His last campaign with the Bucs resulted in a Wild Card exit against the Dallas Cowboys.

Tom Brady at the NFC Wild Card Playoffs - Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers game
Tom Brady at the NFC Wild Card Playoffs - Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers game

When will Tom Brady's broadcasting contract kick in with FOX?

Days after his retirement, Brady announced that his stint with FOX would begin in 2024:

"I think for me, I want to be great at what I do. Even talking last week with the people at FOX Sports and the leadership there allowing me to start my FOX opportunity in the fall of 2024 is something that's great for me.
"Take some time to really learn, become great at what I want to do, become great at thinking about the opportunity and making sure I don't rush into anything. I think when people really bet on me, one thing about my career whether that was when I was drafted by the Patriots or signing in free agency with the Bucs, I wanted to be fully committed and I never wanted to let people down."

Brady's love for football is set to bring him back to the game, but this time, he won't be on the field.

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