Emmanuel Sanders has announced his retirement from football and after a 20-year career, he’s amassed an impressive net worth.
After 12 seasons in the NFL, three Super Bowl appearances, a Super Bowl 50 victory and two Pro Bowl selections, the Denver Broncos wide receiver has confirmed he will not be continuing for his thirteenth season in the NFL.
Emmanuel Sanders Retires
The 35-year-old made an emotional announcement via social media confirming the news and saying he’s had “one hell of a ride” getting to the position he’s in.
Along with video saying thank you to the fans and the club, he said: ‘I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League. I had one hell of a ride. 3 Super Bowl Appearances, multiple pro bowls and a Super Bowl Champion.
‘I gave the game everything I had and it treated me well which is why I’m happy with my decision. To everyone who supported me throughout my career.. thank you! To every organization that I played for.. thank you!
‘To all my teammates and coaches.. thank you! To my family and friends… thank you! I came a long way from the small town of Bellville, Texas. I was just a kid chasing after a dream and I caught it! God is the greatest!’
Sanders started his career playing college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and was eventually drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
From there he went on to play for the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and most recently the Denver Broncos.
Emmanuel Sanders Net Worth
Over his 20 years playing football and 12 years in the NFL Sanders has had an impressive career and in 2014 he even signed a $15 million deal with the Broncos.
Now he’s retiring Sanders will be able to sit comfortably with the thought he’s sitting cool on a $6 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth.