What is Marc Bulger’s Net Worth?
Marc Bulger, a retired American football player, has a net worth of $20 million. Bulger played in the NFL for 11 seasons, mostly with the St. Louis Rams. He also played for the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Baltimore Ravens.
Marc Bulger’s NFL Career Earnings
During his time in the NFL, Marc Bulger earned a total of around $55 million in salary. This amount was earned through various contracts and bonuses throughout his career.
One of Bulger’s notable contracts was a 4-year extension worth $19.1 million, which he signed in 2003. He also signed a 6-year contract worth $62.5 million in 2007, but retired before completing it.
Bulger also earned additional income through performance incentives, bonuses, and his time with other NFL teams.
Early Life and Education
Marc Robert Bulger was born on April 5, 1977 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Sacred Heart Middle School and then Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh and then attended West Virginia University on a football scholarship.
He comes from a family of collegiate athletes, as his father was a quarterback for Notre Dame, his brother was on the Notre Dame golf team, and both of his sisters played basketball at the collegiate level. While playing football, he also majored in sport management.
Marc Bulger’s NFL Career
Marc Bulger was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He spent time on the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons and the St. Louis Rams before being re-signed by the Rams in January 2001.
After a disappointing start to the 2002 season, Bulger was pulled in the game to fill in for an injured Jamie Martin and finished the season with a 6-0 record in games that he started and finished.
In 2003, Bulger became the Rams’ starting quarterback and led the team to a regular season record of 12-4, securing the NFC West title. The Rams lost to the Carolina Panthers in a double-overtime game and Bulger made the Pro Bowl and was named the game’s MVP.
Bulger signed a four-year contract for just under $20 million and the Rams went 8-8 in 2004, earning the wild card spot in the NFC. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons the following week.
Bulger was plagued with injuries during the 2007 season, and the Rams finished with a 3-13 record. He was placed on injured reserve during the 2009 season, and the Rams slumped to a franchise-worst 1-15 record.
Bulger requested and was granted his release by the Rams in April 2010. He signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens but spent the entire season as a backup and never played a single snap.
Bulger announced his retirement from football on August 2, 2011, after playing for 11 total seasons.
After retiring from football, Marc Bulger got married to Mavis Armbruster and they have two daughters. The family resides in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Bulger picked up the sport of curling and participated in the 2018 Curl Mesabi Classic, which is a part of the World Curling Tour. He also played on a team with John Benton and fellow former football player Jared Allen.
Marc Bulger’s Real Estate Transactions
In November 2016, Marc Bulger sold his 22-room St. Louis mansion for $4.5 million, after originally listing it for $7.5 million in 2014.
The same month, Bulger purchased a 7-acre property in Brentwood, Tennessee for $1.8 million. The property boasts an 8,000 square foot mansion and is estimated to be worth between $4-5 million today.
