Ever wondered how deep the pockets go for the guy calling the shots on the Jets? We’re talking about Woody Johnson—the big player in the world of serious cash and even bigger business moves. 

Be it game-changing investments or jet-setting around as a global dealmaker—he’s got his hands in all sorts of pies. But how did he stack up that insane wealth? Hint: It’s not just from his time on-field. 

How did Woody Johnson make his money?

When it comes to the big leagues of NFL ownership, Woody Johnson’s name stands tall. Per Forbes, he’s worth a cool $3.4B. Johnson ain’t just the proud owner of the Jets—he’s the one who dropped $635M back in the ‘00s to grab the team, making it the third-highest price ever paid for a sports franchise at that time. Today, the Jets’ valuation’s estimated to be $5.4B. Now that’s what we call a game-winning move!

So, how did Woody Johnson stack up his billions? Well, it all kicked off with a golden inheritance. He’s the great-grandson of Robert Wood Johnson (founder of $384.03B Johnson & Johnson). The Johnson family fortunes have since evolved into a massive empire, with the Jets’ owner’s wealth branching out beyond the NFL field.

Before owning the NYJ team, Johnson served as the U.S. ambassador to the UK for four years (under the Trump administration). When he wasn’t handling politics, he was back in the States, calling the shots and managing his assets—a hefty stake in Johnson & Johnson itself.

The Jets’ shot-caller’s also no stranger to calling audibles off-field. He’s a hands-on owner who’s made his mark in the NYJ’s recent roster shake-ups—think of the blockbuster move that landed Aaron Rodgers (after his legendary run with Green Bay). 

Although Johnson’s among the wealthiest owners in the league, he doesn’t top the charts. That crown goes to Rob Walton (Broncos’ owner), whose net worth huddles at $78.4B. But hey, when you’re steering a team like the Jets and creating game-changing moments on and off-field, it’s safe to say Johnson’s making his own playbook.

Whether it’s crunching numbers on Wall Street, shaking hands in the political arena, or calling the shots at MetLife Stadium, Woody Johnson’s empire’s a testament to both legacy and hustle—and so is his family’s. 

How much is the Johnson family worth?

The Johnson family’s worth $16B. Yep, these NFL big-timers aren’t just about calling plays on the Jets’ turf; they’re ranked as the sixth-richest owners in the league, flexing their bank accounts like it’s some game-winning TD spike. Woody Johnson and his brother Christopher Johnson might be the faces we see in the owner’s box, but the whole clan’s got skin in the game.

And where did this fortune kick off? The Johnson & Johnson company. Today, while the Jets might be the most talked-about asset in their lineup, the real MVP’s that J&J legacy money working its magic off-field. With cash reserves that could put even the trickiest Hail Mary to shame, the Johnsons keep blending boardroom savvy with NFL swagger, proving they know how to play the game in every arena.