Footballers come out with huge salaries, but they equally need to plan for their retirements. Some have invested in coaching, others acting, and others have emerged as successful entrepreneurs. This article explores some NFL players who also emerged as successful business owners, while noting the essence of retirement planning and fruitful career pursuit.
Marshawn LynchMarshawn Lynch earned five Pro Bowl appearances, was twice the leading rusher in terms of touchdowns, was an All-Pro team selection twice, and won a Super Bowl Championship. He is now retired but has become an owner of the FCF Beasts-an indoor professional football team-and his most successful venture is Beastmode Apparel, with revenues that have announced 150,000 dollars as of 2019.
Drew BreesOne of the most decorated players in the NFL, with five All-Pro teams and 13 Pro Bowls, Drew Brees and his wife Brittany founded Nine Brand in 2012. This company, started in 2012, gives 9% of its proceeds to the Brees Dream Foundation to recover from Hurricane Isaac, showing just how great Brees is off the field and how much he cares for his craft.
Tom BradyTom Brady is an NFL legend, not only with regard to the games he has won but also for the longevity of his career. He co-founded health and wellness company TB12, Inc. as a means for him to sustain a healthy lifestyle. The company provides fitness products and nutrition supplements that will help solve injury concerns or athletic performance for its clients using his expertise from being with a very taxing league.
Charles WoodsonHall of Famer, Defensive Rookie of the Year, a Defensive Player of the Year, and cog in the wheel for the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl XLV victory, Charles Woodson is just as worthy of the Hall of Fame with his winemaking. His critically acclaimed Twenty-Four wine label has seen favorable reviews with Wine Spectator, showing the incredible talent and commitment to craftsmanship that Woodson possesses.
John ElwayJohn Elway is a two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP. He currently holds the record for the largest business deal ever consummated by an NFL player. He cleared $82.5 million from the sale of his car dealership chain, called John Elway Autos, which he co-owns with companies like Chevrolet, Chrysler, Cadillac, Toyota, and MINI.
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