Top NFL Player-Turned-Broadcasters

Many former NFL players have successfully transitioned to broadcasting, with some achieving high salaries and critical acclaim.

The top 3

Highest-Paid Former NFL Players in Broadcasting: Tom Brady leads with a $37.5 million annual salary from Fox, followed by Tony Romo and Troy Aikman, each earning $18 million annually from CBS and ESPN, respectively.
NFL Player-Turned-Broadcasters with Major Awards: Cris Collinsworth, a former wide receiver, has won 17 Sports Emmy Awards for his work as a television sportscaster for NBC, Showtime, and the NFL Network.
Most Iconic NFL Players in the Broadcast Booth: Troy Aikman, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been Fox's lead NFL analyst since 2002, while Tony Romo quickly became CBS's lead analyst after retiring in 2017.