Antonio Brown, the wide receiver for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, earns himself million dollars fortune from his massive contracts. The American footballer, a professional since 2010, is the son of retired Arena Football League star Eddie Brown.
Carrying on his father's legacy, Brown in 2013, became the only NFL player to record five receptions and at least 50 yards in every single game of the season. Well, after his multi-million contract with the Steelers through 2021, Antonio's net worth is already set to skyrocket in the years to come. His impressive property empire including million dollars mansion. Get more details below.
Brown, who stands 5ft 10 inches, with a new contract worth in millions is surely not going to stop winning his fans heart with his performance. The alumni of the Central Michigan University's college football team, Antonio is the 2010 NFL Draft, 6th round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers and is playing for the NFL team since then.
Within 9 NFL seasons, the wide receiver Antonio Brown has signed 3 massive contracts worth $1.28 million, $42.5 million, and $68 million respectively.
In 2018, the estimated net worth of Brown was $30 million. However, his net worth as of January 2019 is under review. Back in 2015, as per The Richest, Antonio Brown's fortune recorded only $13 million.
Meanwhile, for the 2018 NFL season (that ends on February 3, 2019) Antonio Brown's salary is only $915,000.
This is because, following his restructured contract, he converted $6.96 million in 2018 salary & a $6 million roster bonus to signing bonus, clearing $9.72 million in cap space for Pittsburgh.
On the basis of salary, the highest paid Pittsburgh players in 2018 season are Ben Roethlisberger ($12 million), Joe Haden ($9 million), and Maurkice Pouncey ($7 million).
Well, currently, aged 30, Brown has a long way to go in his career, and his potential has already got him compared with richest NFL players like Roger Staubach (net worth $600 million), John Madden ($200 million), Peyton Manning ($200 million) and Tom Brady ($180 million).
Since his 2010 NFL draft, Antonio Brown has played for the only NFL team Pittsburgh Steelers and will play through 2021 season.
On June 15, 2010, Brown was granted a 3-year deal worth $1.28 million that included a signing bonus of $73,075, and he made his NFL debut later on September 19, 2010, against Tennessee Titans. Well, in his rookie season, his stats recorded 16 receptions for 167 yards in 10 games.
Then the Steelers again on July 28, 2012, offered him a contract extension of $42.5 million for 5 years including a signing bonus of $8.5 million.
Nearing his deal's end, Antonio Brown signed his career-highest contract, a new five-year contract with the Steelers on February 27, 2017, that runs through 2021 season.
To be exact, the agreement is a 4-year extension worth $68 million that project with an average salary of $17 million and a total of $19 million signing bonus for Brown.
Antonio Brown deal: 4-year extension worth $68 million - 17M per year over 4 years, and $18.5M over 3 years. Tied to Steelers through 2021.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2017
As reported, on March 28, 2018, Brown gave $9.72 million in cap space for Pittsburgh as he converted $6.96 million in 2018 salary & a $6 million roster bonus to signing bonus.
So, in the 2018 season, his base salary is set to be $915,000, while his $3.8 million signing bonus and $3.24 million restructure bonus makes $7.955 million caps hit.
For the rest, 2019, 2020 and 2021 seasons, his cap-hit is respectively $22.165 million, $18.34 million and $19.54 million.
With 9 NFL seasons with Steelers, Brown has earned a total of around $40 million over the projected earnings of $69.94 million till 2018 due to restructuring contract.
Here we do have the list of his salary/earnings.
Year | Salary | Bonus |
2010 | $320,000 | $73,000 (Signing bonus) |
2011 | $450,000 | - |
2012 | $540,000 | $8.5 million (Signing bonus) |
2013 | $650,000 | $2.5 million (Rooster bonus) and $3.8 million (Restructure bonus) |
2014 | $730,000 | $5.3 million (Restructure bonus) |
2015 | $1 million | $2 million (Restructure bonus) and $24,700 (incentives) |
Amid his successful career and massive earnings, the Steelers' wide receiver has not escaped suspensions and fines.
Back on September 12, 2014, he was fined $8,200 for unnecessary roughness (kicking) against Spencer Lanning of Cleveland Browns. Then, for excessive celebration against Indianapolis, he was fined $11,576.
Well, in 2016, Antonio Brown fined 4 times with a total of $63,809.
The 2018 NFL receiving touchdowns leader, Brown has appeared in 7 Pro-Bowls till date, including his appearance alongside Steelers' another wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in 2018.
While in his college career from 2007 to 2009 in Central Michigan University, Brown made his collegiate-career records of 305 receptions, 3,199 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns, with an overall average of 10.5.
After his NFL draft with the Pittsburgh Steelers, in 2012, he became the first player in NFL history to achieve more than 1,000 yards, receiving and returning during the same year.
Moreover, in 2013, Brown became the only receiver in NFL history with 5 receptions and at least 50 yards in every single game in an NFL season.
Video: Clip of Brown's career highlights
Most recent of the 2018 season, Antonio NFL career stats record:
The father of 5 children with 3 different women, Brown currently lives with his girlfriend Chelsie Kyriss in his Miami house at 3600 Estate Oak Circle.
He bought the 12-bedroom house with a synagogue in 2016 for $6.6 million from the sellers Yizhak and Liat Toledano, as per records. The then-owners Toledanos had bought that property back in 2009 for $2.4 million.
Well, the house features his stunning sneaker collection which was displayed in an episode of Complex Closets in 2018.
Furthermore, the property also has an impressive collection of his cars.
Living a lavish lifestyle with a gigantic net worth of $30 million, Brown, fond of cars, is the owner of 6 expensive and branded cars.
Well, his collection includes:
Besides this, recently on January 22, 2019, Antonio Brown grasped the limelight after he purchased jewelry collection worth $500,000.
Check out the Tweet of TMZ!
Antonio Brown Copped an Insane Amount of Jewelry Worth HALF A MILLION DOLLARS!! https://t.co/2epyGplMgV
— TMZ (@TMZ) January 21, 2019
As reported, Antonio bought 2 G.O.A.T. rings, a Richard Mille watch, 5-carat diamond earrings and a diamond chain.
Surely, it's not a big deal for the multi-millionaire who paid over $63,809 in NFL fines only.
Let's wait and see how he grows as a professional in the future.
Also Read: American Football Wide Receiver Antonio Brown's Relationship Details
How much is Antonio Brown net worth?
Antonio Brown's net worth is $30 million as of 2018, but his fortune as of January 2019, is under review.
What is Antonio Brown's salary?
After the restructured contract, Brown's salary is $915,000 alongside the total restructured bonus of $12.96 million.
What is Brown's latest contract worth?
Brown signed his latest contract on February 27, 2017, which is worth $68 million.
Where is Antonio Brown house?
Antonio Brown's house is located in Miami at 3600 Estate Oak Circle.
What Does Antonio's car collection include?
Yes, Antonio Brown has a collection of 6 expensive cars, including Mercedes, Rolls Royce, and Ferrari, Porsche.
What is Antonio Brown's height?
Antonio Brown's height is 5ft 10 inches (178 cm).
What is Antonio Brown's age?
Born on July 10, 1988, Brown's age is 30, as of January 2019.