Super Bowl LIX: Patrick Mahomes’ net worth and staggering money NFL superstars get paid

As the world watched on and the Philadelphia Eagles battled the Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LIX honours in New Orleans, the staggering amount of money earned by a field covered in potential Hall of Famers has been exposed.

Australia’s Jordan Mailata, who plays a pivotal role in the Eagles offensive line, has one job — to protect his superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Mailata is one of the best in the business and Philadelphia value the boy from Sydney’s Bankstown so much he recently signed a new three-year contract extension worth a staggering $100 million.

But that is offensive line money which is not in the same league as the quarterback, running back and receiver money that the likes of Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce or Hurts and the Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley pull down every year.

The Philadelphia Eagles have recruited and built a team that, in some experts’ eyes, is the greatest ever assembled and outspoken commentators such as Colin Cowherd claim Mahomes will be the GOAT (greatest of all time) quarterback when he retires - even better than the legendary Tom Brady.

Let’s line up these US pro-sport Gods and check out what they are worth:

Patrick Mahomes — Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback

Before he ran onto the field for the latest instalment of the Super Bowl, Mahomes’ net worth was estimated to be around $US250 million, making him one of the richest active players in the league.

In 2020 Mahomes signed a 10-year, $US450 million contract extension with the Chiefs, the largest deal in NFL history at the time. With incentives and bonuses, the contract could exceed $US500 million.

Jalen Hurts — Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback

Philadelphia’s leader and rock is one of the NFL’s most marketable players and he is now one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league.

Hurts signed a five-year contract extension worth $US255 million in 2023, which keeps him in Philadelphia through the 2028 season.

His current earnings include: Base salary (2025) $US51 million; signing bonus (2023) $US23 million; performance incentives up to $US5 million per season; total career earnings over $US150 million.

Travis Kelce — Kansas City Chiefs Tight End

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend and multiple Super Bowl champion, Kelce has built a fortune both on and off the field.

As of 2025, Kelce’s net worth is estimated to be around $US50 million, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history.

Kelce signed a contract extension worth $US57 million over four years, keeping him in Kansas City through the 2026 season and his current annual earnings include: Base salary (2025) $US15 million; signing bonus (2022) $US20 million; performance incentives up to $US3 million per season; total career earnings over $US100 million.

Saquon Barkley — Philadelphia Eagles Running Back

Barkley recently signed a $US37.75 million three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles in March of 2024.

A break out year for the running back and a Super Bowl ring should see his value skyrocket and a new deal increased significantly to maintain his services as Jalen Hurts’ ‘go-to-guy’.

Andy Reid — Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach

In April 2024, Reid signed a five-year contract extension with the Chiefs, reportedly valued at $US100 million.

This extension elevated his annual salary to $US20 million, making him the highest-paid coach in the NFL at that time.

Nick Sirianni — Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach

Sirianni’s net worth was estimated at around $US10 million before he joined the Eagles in 2021, inking a five-year contract through the 2025 season, valued at $US35 million.

After this years trouncing of Kansas to win the big dance his new contract is likely to be one of the biggest in NFL history.