Current NFL Team and Contract Status
Reggie Bush is currently a free agent, not on an active NFL roster as of the latest public records. He last played in the league with the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, but no current contract is listed with any team. His last major contract was with the Buffalo Bills, signed in 2015, which included a $12 million signing bonus and a total value of $25 million over three years. For the latest free agent tracking, see the NFL's official transactions page here.
Bush's current status means he is not receiving a salary from any franchise, though he may still earn from previous contract guarantees and endorsements. His last recorded base salary was $3 million in 2017 with the Detroit Lions. His career earnings in the NFL are estimated to exceed $50 million, including base pay and incentives. This financial profile is consistent with top-tier running back contracts tracked by Forbes here.
Career History and Team Timeline
Bush was drafted second overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2006 and played for them until 2010. He then joined the Miami Dolphins, where he played from 2011 to 2012, followed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. He later played for the Detroit Lions in 2014 and 2015, and the Buffalo Bills in 2016 and 2017. His career timeline is well-documented on Pro Football Reference here.
His most productive seasons came with the Saints and Dolphins, averaging over 1,000 rushing yards per season during those tenures. He won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2006 and earned Pro Bowl selections in 2006, 2007, and 2008. His career highlights include a Super Bowl appearance with the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, which they won in February 2010. The full timeline of his awards is available on the Pro Football Hall of Fame site here.
Post-NFL Ventures and Business Interests
After leaving the NFL, Bush has focused on business investments and media appearances. He has been involved in real estate and fitness ventures, though specific companies are not publicly disclosed in detail. His investment portfolio is estimated to be in the low single-digit millions, based on public financial disclosures and interviews. For broader context on athlete wealth management, see this Forbes analysis here.
Bush remains active in media, appearing on sports commentary shows and podcasts. He has also been involved in charitable work through the Reggie Bush Foundation, which focuses on youth education and health. His post-career earnings are supplemented by endorsement deals and speaking engagements. The foundation's activities are not currently tracked by a public financial database, but similar athlete foundations are profiled by the SEC on its charity disclosure page here.