John Elway Jr. is a former Denver Broncos quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and then traded to the Broncos in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Elway and Denver won their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXII. The Broncos won the championship again the next season in Super Bowl XXXIII. Elway was named MVP of that Super Bowl, which was his last game.
After retiring as a player and assuming the positions of general manager and executive vice president of football operations, Elway won three Super Bowls with the Broncos—two as a player and one as an executive. The team won Super Bowl 50, two AFC titles, and four division titles during this period. Elway was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
| Name | John Albert Elway Jr. |
| Net Worth | $145 million |
| Age | 65 |
| Residence | Englewood, Colorado |
| Position | Quarterback (former) |
| Marital status | Married (Paige Green, 2009 - present) |
| Children | Jessica, Jordan, Jack, Juliana |
| Source of Wealth | NFL, endorsements, investments, business ventures |
| Endorsements | Endo Pharmaceuticals, One Flight International, John Elway Dealership Group |
What is John Elway's Net Worth in 2025?
John Elway has an estimated net worth of $145 million as of November 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
John Elway's Career Earnings
During his 16-year NFL career, John Elway earned a total of $47,445,000, which was made up of $20,010,000 in signing bonuses and $25,435,000 in base pay.
John Elway Endorsements
One Flight International:
John Elway signed a deal with the company in 2021. After signing the deal, he said, “I enjoy my membership so much that I am delighted to endorse OneFlight by becoming a brand ambassador and spokesman for this rapidly growing private jet provider. I look forward to our long relationship and am excited to be a part of the OneFlight family as they continue their expansion into the future.”
Endo Pharmaceuticals:
Endo's "Facts on Hand" disease awareness campaign, which aims to educate people about Dupuytren's contracture, has Elway as its main brand ambassador. As part of the promotion, Elway talks about his own experience with the condition and his usage of Endo's non-surgical prescription drug XIAFLEX® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum).
In 2019, Elway and Endo began working together. Since then, the two of them have collaborated on several initiatives, such as social media advertisements and TV commercials, which were reintroduced as recently as November 2024 and February 2025.
John Elway Investments
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Industry | Company Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indi (Media and Information Services (B2B)) | 13-Feb-2018 | Seed Round | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue |
| Vroom (Houston) | 20-Jul-2015 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |
| DripDrop | 16-Aug-2013 | Early Stage VC | Beverages | Generating Revenue |
| CrowdOptic | 26-Oct-2011 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue |
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vroom (Houston) | 09-Jun-2020 | IPO |
| DripDrop | 01-Jan-2016 |
John Elway Other Sources of Income
Elway owned several car dealerships during the ’90s but sold some of them to AutoNation Inc. in 1997 for $82.5 million. He was also the owner of an Arena Football team, the Colorado Crush, from 2002 to 2008.
The former quarterback has also opened a chain of steakhouse restaurants, called Elway’s, across Colorado, his home state.
In 2008, Elway became the spokesperson for OpenSports.
Apart from being the football executive of his team, Elway also appears as a commentator on a radio show on 87.7 The Ticket in Denver on Fridays.
John Elway's Houses
Ruby Ranch House
John Elway had a house in gated Ruby Ranch. The property was sold for an undisclosed amount. With four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a recreation area with a hot tub and pool table, and a separate 700-square-foot bunkhouse for friends and family on vacation, this property was perfect for his family. The property has a traditional mountain-home feel thanks to its hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, tiled foyer, river-rock fireplace, log beams, and pine doors.
Englewood Mansion
The former football player reportedly paid a whopping $5.81 million for the home in 2017. In keeping with John's vision, the estate features nine luxurious yet minimalist bedrooms. The property takes bathing in comfort and luxury extremely seriously, with 5.5 bathrooms that are all equipped with bathtubs, walk-in showers, and other facilities. In 1982, the structure was built.
John Elway's Charity Work
John Elway does a lot of humanitarian work through his own foundation and dealerships. His dealerships support several different causes, but his main focus through the Elway Foundation is treating and preventing child abuse. The Elway Foundation was established in 1987 to raise funds for organizations that combat child abuse.
John Elway Dealerships regularly supports numerous local and national organizations, schools, and events, including the Young Life Foundation and Carrie's Cause.
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FAQs on John Elway
A. John Elway appeared in five Super Bowls in his career.
A. John Elway threw 300 touchdowns in his NFL career.
A. John Elway weighs around 215 lbs or 98 kg.
A. John Elway retired in 1999.
