Ahmad Rashad – $1 Million
Ahmad Rashad had a tremendous career with NFL teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings. During his two-day stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, the four-time Pro Bowler was also praised for his basketball talents. His additional honors as a wide receiver/running back include becoming a 1971 All-American and a 1979 All-Pro selection. He went into media and began anchoring “Tug of Words” in 2021. Since 2012, Rashad has also narrated the annual NBA championship highlights. His numerous endeavors in sports and media net him a reputed $1 million per year.
Mike Golic – $5 Million
Michael Louis Golic Sr. made an indelible mark as a defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles, and, lastly, the Miami Dolphins. He retired after 115 games and five playoff appearances, although he didn’t fully abandon the sport. He moved into sports journalism, working for ESPN Radio, and his salary is rumored to be $6 million. In 2021, he began co-hosting “College Football Saturday Night,” a personality-driven streaming show on Learfield. Golic also appeared alongside other retired football legends in the 2008 video game “All-Pro Football 2K8” for the XBox360 and PS3. He also collaborated with Mike Greenberg on the 2010 book “Mike and Mike’s Rules for Sports and Life.”