What is Jay Cutler's Net Worth and Salary?
Jay Cutler, a former American professional football quarterback, boasts a net worth of $30 million. Notably, his net worth took a significant hit after his divorce from Kristin Cavallari.
Through a 12-season NFL career, Cutler became a key figure for the Chicago Bears, though opinions on his performance were mixed. He initially retired to work as a sportscaster but returned for a final season with the Miami Dolphins in 2017 before retiring for good due to injuries.
Early Life
Jay Christopher Cutler was born on April 29, 1983, in Santa Claus, Indiana. In high school, he led his team as the starting quarterback for three consecutive years, achieving an undefeated season and a 3A state championship during his senior year. He also excelled in basketball and as a baseball shortstop. Jay was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, the team he would later join.
At Vanderbilt University, Cutler set multiple records, becoming one of the most successful quarterbacks in the school's history. In his final season, he scored 42 points against the Florida Gators, earning praise from NFL stars like John Lynch. He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development.
Career
Cutler began his professional career in 2006 after being picked 11th overall by the Denver Broncos in the NFL Draft. He signed a six-year, $48-million contract, including $11 million in bonuses. Quickly rising to the starting quarterback position, Cutler showed promise, drawing comparisons to legends like Peyton Manning.
In 2009, he was traded to his childhood favorite team, the Chicago Bears, with whom he signed a two-year $30 million contract. Despite injuries and fluctuating team performance, Cutler extended his contract with the Bears for seven more years in 2014. He eventually ended his tenure with the team in 2017 after a $2 million buyout.
Cutler briefly joined Fox Sports as a commentator before returning to play for the Miami Dolphins in 2017 under a one-year $10 million contract. Despite suffering multiple injuries, he ended the season on a high note by defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He retired permanently after the 2017 season.
Relationships
In 2010, Cutler began dating reality TV star Kristin Cavallari. They got engaged in 2011, broke it off, but reunited and married in 2013. The couple has three children. They announced their divorce in 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.
Salary, Contracts and Career Earnings
In the 2014-2015 season, Cutler was the highest-paid quarterback in the league, earning $22.5 million. Throughout his career with the Bears, he earned $54 million in salary, totaling about $120 million over his entire NFL career.
Real Estate
In 2014, Cutler and Cavallari bought an 11,000-square-foot mansion in Lake Forest, Illinois, for $4.25 million, later selling it at a $600,000 loss. In 2012, they acquired a 20,000-square-foot home in Nashville, Tennessee, for $5.3 million, eventually selling it for $3.7 million, also at a loss. They bought another property, a $4.2 million 35-acre hobby farm in Nashville, before their separation.
