What is Boomer Esiason’s Net Worth?
Boomer Esiason, a retired American football quarterback and current sports commentator, has a net worth of $20 million. He played for 14 seasons in the NFL, earning $25 million in salary and several million more from endorsements.
Esiason’s career highlights include leading the Cincinnati Bengals to victory during the playoffs, four Pro Bowl appearances, and first-team All-Pro honors. He won the NFL MVP award in 1988 and is considered one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history in terms of statistics.
Today, Esiason is known for his work as an analyst and host for CBS Sports, Showtime, ABC, HBO, and Westwood One. He also hosts his own sports radio program in New York called “Boomer and Gio.”
Early Life and College Career
Norman Julius “Boomer” Esiason was born on April 17th, 1961 in East Islip, New York. He earned his nickname “Boomer” because he was constantly kicking while in the womb. His mother passed away when he was only seven, leaving his father to raise him and his two sisters alone.
Boomer attended high school where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then went on to attend the University of Maryland, where he continued to play football under coaches such as Jerry Claiborne and Bobby Ross. Over the course of his college career, he set 17 school records and threw for 6,169 yards with 42 touchdowns. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. and also helped his team win the ACC title in his final game.
Boomer Esiason’s NFL Career
Boomer Esiason was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1984 and quickly became the team’s starting quarterback. He was an excellent passer and also proved his surprising speed, scoring seven touchdowns early in his career. In 1988, he led the Bengals to their second-ever Super Bowl appearance, but due to a mistake, they lost the game. He continued to play for the Bengals and maintained a high level of performance, breaking many of his own records.
Boomer was traded to the New York Jets in 1993 and suffered a severe concussion in a game against the Buffalo Bills in 1995. He entered a medical study to determine the effects of this injury, which was the first time the effects of concussion were officially studied in the NFL. He then signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 1996 and threw for 522 yards in a game against the Washington Redskins, which is one of the most passing yards ever achieved by a quarterback in the NFL.
Boomer strongly considered retirement in 1997 but was convinced to play one last season with the Bengals. He replaced the starting quarterback midway through the season and achieved a passer rating of 106 for his final season. He retired after the season and played his last game in December of 1997, during which his last play was a 79-yard touchdown play-action pass. The Bengals won the game, and Boomer was able to leave football on a high note.
Boomer Esiason’s Commercial Appearances
Boomer Esiason has been a prominent figure in advertising, appearing in over 25 commercials throughout his life. Brands that he has endorsed include Diet Coke, Wheaties, Reebok, Samsung, Hanes, Domino’s, Doritos, and many more.
Boomer Esiason’s Broadcasting Career
Boomer Esiason is known for his successful broadcasting career, which began even before he retired from football. He has appeared in a number of television shows and movies, but it is his work as a color analyst that has gained him the most recognition.
He started his broadcasting career with ABC’s “Monday Night Football,” but was ultimately fired due to conflicts with Al Michaels. Esiason then worked extensively with Westwood One before moving on to work for CBS and Showtime.
Aside from television broadcasts, Esiason also co-hosts the radio show “Boomer and Gio” and makes regular appearances on “The Jim Rome Show.”
