After sustaining a season-ending injury to his throwing shoulder in Week 5 vs. the Tennessee Titans, Anthony Richardson is heading into his second season as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. The on-the-field talent is evident, but what is Richardson’s net worth, and how much salary has he made playing football?
Anthony Richardson’s 2024 Deal and Bonuses
In 2023, Richardson signed a four-year, $33,994,031 contract with the Colts, including a $21,722,932 signing bonus, $33,994,031 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,498,508.
In 2024, Richardson will earn a base salary of $2,295,183 while carrying a cap hit of $7,725,916 and a dead cap value of $27,813,298.
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In addition to his rookie deal, the Colts will have a fifth-year option on Richardson’s contract in 2027 that they can exercise to add an additional year to it. The value of that option, which will be fully guaranteed, will not be known until it can be exercised.
Richardson’s current rookie contract makes him the 30th-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. The second-year quarterback is among several in his class looking to break out in their sophomore season.
A noteworthy detail; rookie contracts cannot be reworked.
“A rookie contract for a drafted rookie may not be renegotiated, amended or altered in any way until after the final regular season game of the player’s third contract year,” stated Article 7 of the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
How Wealthy Is Anthony Richardson?
Richardson’s net worth is estimated at approximately $403,000. This is the same as his 2023 net worth, which makes sense due to his injury and the anticipation of a fully healthy season in 2024.
Richardson also has many endorsements, which include Gatorade, Champs Sports, Fanatics, KloutMachine, and L3 Campus. His significant partnership with Gatorade makes him the first Florida Gators athlete to have an endorsement deal from the sports-centered drink company. This endorsement potential for Richardson brings extra financial support and helps market him in the sports world in the future.
Gatorade was invented in 1965 in a lab at the University of Florida of Medicine by a team of scientists led by Dr. Robert Cade.
In a non-financial endorsement last preseason, Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon endorsed and believed in Richardson. Moon referred to Richardson as “a hell of a physical talent” and shared what he believes the Colts must do for Richardson to be successful.
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“It’s all about setting him up to succeed,” Moon said.
Before Richardson went down in 2023, the quarterback went 2-2 as a starter, throwing for 577 yards, 3 touchdowns, and only one interception, displaying his confidence in himself. If A-Rid can continue to develop and stay healthy, we could see a substantial leap for his second year and potentially see a rise in rankings and his net worth.