Reggie Bush NFL Career Earnings and Contracts
Reggie Bush signed a six-year, $54 million contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2006, with approximately $14 million guaranteed at signing. He later signed a five-year, $50 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2011, followed by a two-year, $9 million contract with the Detroit Lions in 2013 and a one-year, $3 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. His total guaranteed money across NFL contracts exceeded $35 million, and his cumulative NFL earnings over his career are estimated at more than $60 million, according to contract databases and sports financial reports Forbes.
Bush's annual salary ranged from roughly $4 million in his rookie deal to a peak of around $12 million in his later years with the Dolphins. His average annual salary across his NFL career was approximately $7.5 million, placing him among the higher-earning running backs of his era. These earnings were driven by his performance in the 2006 season, when he rushed for 1,000 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, leading to Pro Bowl and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Reggie Bush Net Worth and Post-NFL Income
Reggie Bush's estimated net worth is around $25 million as of the latest available public estimates, with the bulk of his wealth coming from NFL contracts and endorsement deals. He earned additional income through appearances, media work, and business ventures after leaving the NFL, though the exact breakdown of his post-career earnings is not fully disclosed in public filings.
Bush's financial picture is also shaped by the NCAA sanctions and settlement related to his time at USC, which included the forfeiture of his 2005 Heisman Trophy and the loss of certain benefits. He returned the trophy, and the NCAA vacated USC's 2004 and 2005 season results, which affected his legacy and any associated bonus opportunities. Despite these setbacks, his NFL earnings and post-career activities have supported a stable financial standing.
Reggie Bush Career Stats and Legacy
Reggie Bush finished his NFL career with 5,147 rushing yards, 26 rushing touchdowns, 224 receptions for 1,964 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns over 11 seasons. He averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 9.2 yards per reception, showing dual-threat production as a runner and receiver Pro Football Reference. His best season came in 2006, when he recorded 1,000 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, and 51 receptions for 456 yards.
Bush was selected to the Pro Bowl twice and earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2006. He was the Offensive Rookie of the Year that same year, becoming only the second running back in NFL history to reach 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a single season at the time. His career is often discussed in the context of his college dominance at USC, where he averaged 1,340 all-purpose yards per game and won the Heisman Trophy before its forfeiture.