As Tom Brady gears up for another chance to add to his accolades on the field, the future Hall of Famer’s business portfolio is already setting new records behind the scenes.
According to a report from The Athletic’s Daniel Kaplan, the Buccaneers quarterback earned a record-breaking $9.5 million in group licensing and marketing deals through the NFL Players Association last year. The figure, which encompasses profit earned in the 12 months leading up to Feb. 28, places Brady well above the list’s No. 2 earner, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes ($3.3 million).
The 43-year-old’s historic payout accounts for the amount of revenue generated from the sale of all merchandise using his name and likeness (sound familiar?