These NFL Players’ Houses Leave Us With No Words
Brandon Marshall – Florida Estate, $5 Million
New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall may have a $39 million contract, but he faced a tough lesson in real estate after moving to New York from his home base in Florida. The player recently sold his south Florida mansion (which sat in a gated community and included 6 bedrooms and a pool in its 17,500 square feet) for $5 million, and although Marshall was able to land a similarly-sized house in New Jersey, it’s likely that his property taxes were much, much higher. Marshall recently listed his Jersey home for rent, so maybe he’s still on the lookout.
Julio Jones -Atlanta Mansion,$1.2 Million
Julio Jones plays as wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and was a first-round draft pick back in 2011. The money he’s earned with the NFL has landed him some exciting toys, like the Ferrari he bought as part of a matching pair with former teammate Roddy White. Jones has also made real estate investments, including an Atlanta-area home worth $1.25 million. The sprawling mansion boasts features like a tennis court, a 2-bedroom guest house, a home gym, an entertainment room and heated floors.
Ryan Tannehill – Fort Lauderdale Mansion, $4.3 Million
Texas-born Ryan Tannehill moved across the Gulf of Mexico to play quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. With a $96 million contract extension in 2015, Tannehill settled down in South Florida for good, acquiring a modern, 4-bedroom home in Fort Lauderdale for a reported $4.3 million. The 5,500-square-foot property includes a free-standing guest house, a pool, and a home gym. If Tannehill wants to start investing in luxury cars, though, he’ll have to watch out for high car insurance payments, as his wife Lauren made headlines in 2014 when she forgot to remove an AR-15 rifle before returning a rental car.
Richard Sherman – Seattle Mansion,$2.3 Million
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was at one point the highest-paid player in the NFL, with a $57 million contract extension and a prominent video game endorsement in 2014. Sherman has spent some of that cash on a $2.3 million mansion in suburban Maple Valley, Washington. The estate has an indoor pool, a hot tub, a billiards room and two fireplaces. And although Sherman’s bank account can certainly handle the mortgage payments, let’s hope that the star isn’t financially penalized or suspended due to another incident like his positive 2013 drug test for Adderall.
Tony Romo –Dallas Estate, $9 Million
Although he’s retired now, quarterback Tony Romo had an impressive career with the Dallas Cowboys, despite never having reached the Super Bowl. Romo kept his nose clean during his time with the NFL and reportedly even threw himself an alcohol-free bachelor party. His career earnings of about $90 million are sure to purchase the player some comfort in retirement – he spent $3 million on a piece of property in Dallas and invested a further $6 million on renovations, which include an outdoor entertainment area, three fireplaces, and a spa.
DeMarcus Ware – Denver Townhouse, $1.3 Million
Although he recently retired from playing for the Denver Broncos, former defensive end and linebacker DeMarcus Ware has made his home in the mile-high city. DeMarcus recently traded a six-bedroom mansion in Dallas for a townhouse in Denver’s Cherry Creek North. He reportedly side-stepped a mortgage by paying for the $1.3 million home outright in cash. Ware is also a NASCAR fan and with a net worth of about $38 million, he won’t need to rearrange his retirement planning to finance any flashy sports cars of his own.
Rob Gronkowski –Boston Penthouse, $2.2 Million
Rob Gronkowski (a.k.a. “Gronk”) has earned quite a reputation as a party boy in his time as a tight end with the New England Patriots. Although Gronk is frequently spotted drinking alcohol at clubs in the off-season, he claims that his recreational activities only make him play harder when the time comes. In any case, his extracurricular activities haven’t impacted Rob’s earnings from contracts and endorsements. Gronk’s hefty bank account has landed him a $2.2 million Boston penthouse that includes a private roof deck, a spiral staircase, and two parking spaces.
Patrick Peterson -Scottsdale Mansion, $2.6 Million
Patrick Peterson is from a football family – his cousins include Bryant McFadden and Santana Moss – and his $70 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals may just put him at the head of the clan. The cornerback has splurged on some luxury cars, like his white Rolls-Royce convertible. Peterson has made some sound real estate investments as well, most notably his $2.7 million mansion in a gated community in Scottsdale. The sprawling house consists of 7,800 square feet and includes a wine cellar, basketball court, and a pool.
Brandon Marshall – Florida Estate, $5 Million
New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall may have a $39 million contract, but he faced a tough lesson in real estate after moving to New York from his home base in Florida. The player recently sold his south Florida mansion (which sat in a gated community and included 6 bedrooms and a pool in its 17,500 square feet) for $5 million, and although Marshall was able to land a similarly-sized house in New Jersey, it’s likely that his property taxes were much, much higher. Marshall recently listed his Jersey home for rent, so maybe he’s still on the lookout.
Philip Rivers – San Diego Mansion, $3.5 Million
Alabama native Philip Rivers is so good, he’s earned over $80 million in contract extensions past his original $40 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Those paydays have resulted in some big spending for the quarterback. He acquired a $3.5 million property outside San Diego that includes a library, a courtyard, and a full spa. But that’s not all. Rivers also shelled out $200K to transform a luxury SUV into a rolling office, complete with a 40-inch television and a refrigerator. In addition to the ancillary cost of car insurance, we’re guessing Rivers will also want to pay a chauffeur.
Peyton Manning – Denver Estate, $4.5 Million
Peyton Manning is one of the NFL’s elder statesmen. Now retired, the former quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos racked up a record $400 million in earnings over the course of his career. That income has funded a pretty luxurious lifestyle, exemplified by Manning’s Denver digs. The 16,500-square-foot mansion has an eye-popping seven bedrooms, a seven-car garage and an indoor elevator. When the mile-high city gets cold, though, Peyton can flee to one of the other properties in his real estate portfolio, which includes a condo in South Beach, Miami.
Ndamukong Suh – Fort Lauderdale Mansion, $6.5 Million
Ndamukong Suh, a player for the Miami Dolphins, owns some of the most impressive real estate on our list. Small wonder, considering that the defensive tackle was the recipient of a staggering, record-setting $114 million contract in 2015. Suh is the proud owner (assuming that he completely side-stepped a mortgage) of an 11,100-square foot mansion which includes a home theater, a private gym, a massive kitchen and a wine cellar. No word on the size of Suh’s garage, though, which will have to be big enough to house his Range Rover.
Carson Palmer – Villa Del Mar Estate, $25 Million
He’s retired now, but in his impressive 15 seasons in the NFL, quarterback Carson Palmer filled up both his bank account and his real estate holdings. The former Arizona Cardinals player purchased a $4.4 million-acre lot near San Diego and then sank a jaw-dropping $20 million into constructing an 8,000-square foot mansion. The dream house features five fireplaces, six bedrooms, an indoor-outdoor shower and an infinity pool. Although he has now listed the mammoth home for $25 million, it may be a while before he can find a buyer willing to take on that price tag (and the associated property taxes)!
Robert Griffin III -Maryland Mansion, $2.5 Million
Robert Griffin III (alias RG3) is a quarterback who’s formerly played for the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns. Griffin has kept himself in top shape, a fact due in part to his abstaining from drugs and alcohol at least until he retires. RG3 used that same level-headed thinking to make some wise real estate investments, most notably the $2.75 million home he purchased during his time with the Redskins. The DC-area home has stunning features like an indoor elevator, a jacuzzi, a spa and five bedrooms, all packed into a roomy 9,000-square-foot package.
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