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Brett Rypien has been grinding his way to stop oscillating between practice squads and active rosters since 2019. While one may not count Brett among the top quarterbacks, his contributions can’t simply be brushed off. After all, he’s been lending support to franchises by being their backup QB for years. Over time, Rypien has represented multiple teams and likely accumulated meaningful earnings. Let’s take a look at Brett Rypien’s net worth in 2025.

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What is Brett Rypien’s net worth in 2025?

The Washington native’s net worth is $5.34 million as of October 2025, according to Sportac. Brett Rypien has been cycling through multiple franchises since entering the league six years back with the Denver Broncos. Brett hasn’t had a lasting association with any of the teams he played on, except for his debut team. Additionally, he has barely served as a starting QB, supporting the team mostly as a backup or practice squad field general. 

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Yet, the Boise State fame has earned both contacts through his consistency, especially in times of crisis. Most recently, the Cincinnati Bengals released Brett, but he has found a new squad already! 

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Brett Rypien’s contract breakdown

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly signed the NFL veteran to their practice squad on Tuesday, October 14th. The team turned to Brett following its backup QB Anthony Richardson’s orbital fracture. The details of Rypien’s current contract are not public at the time of writing. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the athlete’s contracts with several teams over the years.

In 2019, the Denver Broncos signed Brett for $170,000 as an undrafted free agent and paid him a one-time signing amount of $10,000. For the next four years, the Colorado-based team waived and re-signed him multiple times based on its roster needs. The Broncos also paid Rypien a workout bonus of $39,400 during this time, with his earnings standing at $2.91 million.

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In 2023, Brett joined the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad for $540,000, but the franchise released him within six months. Next, the athlete switched from the Seattle Seahawks, which paid him $64,400, to the New York Jets for the amount of $300,000. 

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Brett locked a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings worth $1.13 million in 2024 after a short stint with the Chicago Bears. In August, he earned $195,000 by turning to the Bengals, but his stay was short-lived. 

What is Brett Rypien’s salary?

As per Sportac’s report, Brett’s average salary stands at $1.17 million under his last contract with the Bengals. On October 7, the team released him after trading for Joe Flacco. The details of his new salary with the Colts are not available. The following are the salaries Rypien earned through different teams: 

TeamYearSalaryBonus
Denver Broncos2019-2022$2,860,659$39,400
Los Angeles Rams2023$540,000
Seattle Seahawks2023$121,800
New York Jets2023$300,000
Chicago Bears2024NANA
Minnesota Vikings2024$1,150,000$25,000
Cincinnati Bengals2025$239,000
Indianapolis Colts2025-PresentNANA

Brett Rypien’s career earnings

After spending four years with the Bonocs, Brett had earned $2,91 million, the highest in his career. The Rams and the Seahawks paid him $620,600 and $120,511. His earnings jumped more than double to $300,000 while playing for the New York Jets. It only rose further to $1.15 million after he joined the Minnesota Vikings. However, his contract with the Bengals didn’t follow suit, and Rypien made only $239,000. While the Colts’ new member is still finding his footing, don’t forget that his college career took Boise State University by storm! 

Brett Rypien’s college and professional journey

Brett entered the college football scene in 2015 as a member of the Broncos football team. Soon, he gained a reputation for being one of the most productive and decorated quarterbacks in school history. The former-Vikings player even became the Mountain West Conference’s all-time leader in passing yards, totaling 13,581. During his time at the university, Rypien led the Broncos to a ton of victories.  

Yet, the athlete went undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft before the Denver Broncos came knocking on his door. From 2019 to 2022, the franchise’s constant roster changes led to Rypien being waived and re-signed frequently. The year 2020 marked his NFL debut, with the Broncos defeating the Jets on Thursday Night Football.

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Following his exit from the Broncos, Brett moved to different teams. He joined the Rams, Seahawks, Jets, Bears, and Vikings, Bengals before signing with ‌Indianapolis in October 2025. So far, the 29-year-old athlete has played only 11 games, with four starts and 168 pass attempts.  

Brett Rypien’s brand deals and endorsements

As of 2025, the Boise State standout doesn’t have any big brand deals or endorsements. In 2020, he collaborated with Mental Health America as part of the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign. It was his way of remembering his cousin, Rick Rypien, who took his life after struggling with depression. Rick was a former NHL player, and Brett honored him by wearing his jersey number 37. 

As Rypien continues his football journey with the Colts, we hope to see him playing more games. 

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