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The Manning family will go down as one of the most famous families in the NFL. Eli Manning and Peyton Manning are one of the best Quarterbacks and despite their retirement, they make a fortune. In this family, Father Archie has received significant praise for his contribution to the Saints. Cooper Manning followed his father’s footsteps and played as the quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels.

As for Peyton and Eli Manning, they never stopped making bucks, even after retirement. One brother played 16 seasons in the New York Giants while the other was busy making single-season passing yards. That is the life in the Manning household. Both the siblings are champions in their own right. But how do their net worth differ and compare to one another?

How much net worth does Peyton Manning have compared to Eli Manning?

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, “Sheriff” Peyton Manning has a net worth of $300 million. The ex-NFL Quarterback is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL and is known for his incredible football leadership, intelligence, and record-breaking performances. Eli Manning, on the other hand, has a net worth of $160 million, which is a bit less than Peyton’s, but still impressive.

The NFL quarterback who broke records like most MVP awards, quarterback first-team All-Pro selections, and more, makes roughly $10 million per year from his endorsements and commercial deals. The deals include Nike, Reebok, ESPN, Papa John’s Pizza, and many more. He is also the most sought-after broadcaster in the NFL and for ESPN he has hosted football-related shows.

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Eli Manning has a career salary of $252 Million and was the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL league at the time of his retirement. He also promotes companies such as Gatorade, DirecTV, Toyota, Reebok, Kraft, Citizen, and Samsung. This gives the younger Manning $8 to $10 million per year. Both brothers have a large earning scale even after retirement. 

Peyton Manning in his prime

His net worth and endorsements remain impressive even in 2024. The 47-year-old has made a huge name for himself with his superior skills in football, and numerous records. Besides having career longevity, the NFL quarterback also had days of playing devoid of any injuries. He featured in every game for the Indianapolis Colts for 13 NFL seasons before he unfortunately had a neck injury and surgery that moved him out of the 2011 NFL campaign.

Peyton Manning was so substantial for the team that when he departed the owner claimed that no player would ever have his sports jersey number again. Due to his stature, the Denver Broncos’ great Frank Tripuka had permitted Manning to wear his retired #18 jersey, allowing the NFL quarterback to continue the twilight zone in his career with the same jersey.

His career had spanned 18 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before finishing with the Denver Broncos. He played the pivotal role in leading the Colts into a Super Bowl victory in 2007. Along with this his tenure with the Broncos was equally impactful and culminated in a Super Bowl win in 2016 marking his second championship. He is asked for many accolades including five MVP Awards, a record during the time of his retirement, and selections in 14-Prow bowls. His strategic approach to the game and proficiency in perceiving defenses set new standards for quarterback players.

Endorsements and charitable endeavors

During the peak of his game, Peyton Manning was one of the highest-paid celebrities and athletes in the world. The NFL salary and endorsements combine to form $600 million of his earnings. During his prime years, he made $18 million per year in salary and $40 million from endorsements alone.

Now that he has retired, everything is still the same and even better, because he maintains an extremely lucrative endorsement deal with a wide range of companies that includes Bud Light, Buick, Sony, ESPN, Spring, DirecTV, Master Card, Reebok, and Gatorade.

As of 2024, the Hall of Famer is estimated to have a net worth of $250 Million. Apart from endorsing brands after retirement, he also takes part in philanthropic endeavors. Manning established the Payback Foundation in 1999 which helps underprivileged children and provides them with important opportunities in education and sports. Along with that, he also supports various charitable organizations, making a significant impact inside and outside his industry.

The ex-star player has also transitioned into broadcasting as a football analyst and provides valuable information and perspective during NFL games. Not only is Big Brother Manning earning millions, but Ellie Manning is not far behind. In their prime, they were forced to be reckoned with in the NFL, explaining their huge paychecks. 

Career Stats of Ellie Manning

The 6’3″ inches football quarterback has a net worth of $160 Million. He has played the entire 16-year career for the New York Giants and retired from the NFL on 22nd January 2020. During his retirement, he was the highest-earning player in the history of the NFL with $252 Million.

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The younger Manning also managed to have two Super Bowl victories against the New England Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. He also pocketed ingenious endorsements with Nike Directv Toyota and Hublot and his portfolio has rounded out with Savvy deals in real estate and technology.

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Even if Peyton Manning has the all-time NFL record for career earnings, his younger brother also continues to be one of the most remarkable players on the field. Interestingly, both brothers also have a deal with ESPN and earn a significant amount of money from their games there as well.

Both quarterback champions’ earnings from the ESPN deal

The duo has the Manningcast show running posthumously and has been highly beneficial for the ESPN broadcast. Sportsnaut stated earlier that even though the exact pay levels of the Mannings’ for their contribution were uncertain, they were at least in the Aikman area, which was also on a five-year $92.5 million contract With ESPN.

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They are also planning to return for a sizzling season in 2024, so the duo’s net worth might increase in the middle or the end of the year. As of now, Peter Manning is one of the most prominent voices of football and transformed his intergenerational standing into concrete wealth by building a whopping fortune of $250 Million.