55YO Actor Who Quit NFL Drops a Bombshell: “Would Have Made More Money at McDonald’s”

Published 08/04/2023, 10:59 PM EDT

Statistics from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveal that an average NFL career lasts 3.3 years (as of 2016) and roughly 16% of professional football players go bankrupt just over a decade after they retire. A former NFL player made headlines by revealing his financial struggles, claiming that his earnings dwarfed as an NFL player to what he could have earned as an employee at a fast-food chain. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the sports community, raising questions about the financial disparities faced by professional athletes.

Moreover, after a phase of struggles, the athlete who started his career as an NFL rookie with the Los Angeles Rams back in 1991 later diverted his way to acting. While his journey in football was short-lived, the former Rams’ player made success in acting. But again, he recently expressed his honest dissatisfaction with the money he made during his tenure in the league.

The 90s player admitted having found more financial success at McDonald’s

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After starting with the Rams in 1991, Terry Crews struggled to secure a stable spot in any team. In five years Crews juggled between six professional teams, where he found himself in financial straits, often relying on portrait commissions from teammates to supplement his inadequate football income.

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During a practice squad stint with the Green Bay Packers in 1993, Crews revealed in a recent podcast interview that he earned a mere $150 per week while living in Wisconsin. Crews admitted, “I would have made more money at McDonald’s, that’s the reality.”. According to Crews, a minimum wage employee in 1993 would have made around $170 working 40 hours per week. The financial challenges of his NFL days are indicative of the financial realities faced by many professional athletes, where promising career opportunities do not always translate to long-term financial security.

After retiring from the NFL in 1997, Crews faced even greater financial struggles. He and his wife moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. However, Crews never gave up and eventually transitioned to a career in acting.

Crews diverting his way to the big screen

After a challenging NFL stint with multiple teams, including low-paid practice squads, Terry Crews transitioned from football to Hollywood. He found inventive ways to earn, like painting portraits for teammates. Moreover, he faced post-NFL financial difficulties, that made him rely on loans and low-paying jobs. However, the actor’s pivotal moment came while working for $8 per hour, instilling a strong work ethic. Determined to succeed, he took a security guard role near the entertainment industry, leading to a successful acting career spanning commercials, TV, and films.

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Terry Crews found his breakthrough role in the movie “Friday After Next.” And after doing several stints in the movie industry, Crews’ success in “White Chicks” caught the attention of Adam Sandler, who changed a role in “The Longest Yard” to feature Crews. Furthermore, his well-known roles include his role in Hale Caesar in “The Expendables” series, and as NYPD Sergeant Terry Jeffords in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”.

It’s not the first time when a sports person transitioned into the world of movies. WWE star Dwayne Johnson, after having an illustrious career with the sports entertainment company, carved his successful way to reign as one of the top Hollywood actors. Such is the case of John Cena.

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Armaan Bedsa is a prime-time NFL writer at EssentiallySports, where he seamlessly merges his passion for sports with his writing skills. With a taste for exploring the most intricate storylines, Armaan has honed his ability to dissect the complexities of the game, offering readers a unique and engaging perspective. Beyond his writing capabilities, Armaan has a deep appreciation for music and spirituality.

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55YO Actor Who Quit NFL Drops a Bombshell: “Would Have Made More Money at McDonald’s”

The 90s player admitted having found more financial success at McDonald’s

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Crews diverting his way to the big screen