Back in the late ’90s, Rich Eisen was the guy who could deliver a home run highlight and roast your fantasy team in the same breath. He joined ESPN in 1996 and quickly became a fan favorite on SportsCenter, especially when paired with Stuart Scott. Their mix of sharp wit and smooth delivery made the show must-watch TV.

Eisen wasn’t just about the laughs; he covered major events like the World Series and All-Star Games, and even hosted shows like Baseball Tonight and RPM 2Night—until he joined the NFL Network back in 2003 to become the face of the league-owned entity. Fast forward to now, and it’s a homecoming for Eisen. Why?

Well, after a couple of decades, ESPN is now bringing back the veteran sportscaster to be a part of the network, as per The Athletic. If the reports are accurate, Eisen will take “The Rich Eisen Show” from Roku to ESPN this fall. However, he’ll remain the featured host on NFL Network’s “GameDay” and its draft coverage. The terms of the deal are still unclear, but let’s take a look at Eisen’s net worth, salary, and more.

What is Rich Eisen’s net worth?

A career spanning nearly three decades with ESPN and NFL Network combined, Rich Eisen is sitting at the top with an estimated net worth of around $40 million, no strings attached. Ever since the inception of the NFL Network, Eisen has been the cornerstone of the NFL coverage for over two decades now. First joined in 2003, Eisen signed a long-term deal with the Network back in 2010.

While the contract terms were not clear, as per The Athletic, the 55-year-old sportscaster signed a four-year deal with the NFL Network back in 2018, which extended his deal through summer 2022. The majority of his net worth comes from his main gig with the network. However, his other ventures, including The Rich Eisen Show, a daily sports talk show that he started back in 2014, are other major sources.

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Over the years, his show has been expanded across various platforms, including DirecTV, Fox Sports Radio, YouTube, NBCSN, Peacock, and The Roku Channel. Fast forward to now, and the veteran sportscaster is returning to ESPN with his well-known show. The Rich Eisen Show will also be featured on ESPN+, the network’s current, niche streaming-only option, and Disney+.

How much does Rich Eisen make annually?

A proud Michigan alum, Rich Eisen was also a co-sports editor of the school’s “Michigan Daily” newspaper and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following his graduation from Michigan, Eisen enrolled at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and graduated with a Master of Science degree in 1994.

Before joining ESPN back in ’96, Rich Eisen served as a staff writer for the daily newspaper, “Staten Island Advance.” After spending eight years at ESPN from ’96 to 2003, Eisen joined the NFL Network. And as per the reports, his annual salary from the league-owned entity was $5 million. Besides, he reportedly makes over $5 million from other endeavors as well, including podcasting ventures, endorsements, and speaking engagements.

While the actual numbers are unclear, Eisen reportedly makes around $50k to $100k per speaking engagement. Eisen’s other earning sources include royalties from his book “Total Access.” Besides his sportscasting gig, Rich Eisen has also been involved in charity work, mainly with his Run Rich Run campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

With that being said, whether Rich Eisen is cracking one-liners, breaking down NFL drama, or doing philanthropic work, it’s safe to say the veteran sportscaster is built differently. After more than a couple of decades, the sportscaster is now returning to where it all started with his The Rich Eisen Show.