‘We’re set up properly’: Michael Vick says his NFL retirement income is over six figures annually — player benefits include annuities, cap plans and even disability

September 24, 2024 by Vishesh Raisinghani

Being a professional athlete is a glamorous, but short-lived career. According to RBC research, athletes typically retire before the age of 30. For the National Football League (NFL), the average retirement age is just 27.6.

Fortunately, the NFL has “great benefits” for players, according to former quarterback Michael Vick. After playing in the league for 13 seasons, the once-bright-star-turned-controversial figure retired in 2017 at the age of 36. Even after he missed two years of playing time while serving a prison sentence for his involvement in a dog fighting ring, he says he receives a check worth over six-figures each year.

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Originally Posted at Moneywise on September 17, 2024 by Vishesh Raisinghani.