JOHN E. ELWAY – $145 Million
Brian Flores accused John Elway of being hungover in 2022. Denver Broncos Football Operations President, John Elway, quickly denied Flores claims. He called them “false” and “defamatory”, as reported by NBC Sports.
Elway, even with his hangovers, is one of Denver Broncos’ all-time greats. He has represented the franchise since he was a player. Elway helped his team win three Super Bowls, two as a football player and one as a manager. He is said to be worth $145 million with a reported $3 million annual salary.
COLIN KAEPERNICK: $20 Million
Colin Kaepernick, a retired American Football quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers in his younger years, is now retired. Although his talent was impressive, he is best known for taking the knee. Since then, he has been an active civil rights advocate. He created, in 2022, an organization which provides free autopsies of police-related deaths.
Kaepernick struggled to find a job in the NFL after his protest against the national anthem. He became a pop-culture icon and made money from appearing in Nike commercials. He has a net worth of around $20 million.