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Nnamdi Asomugha – Highest Paid Player In The NFL

You may have never heard of him and might not know how to pronounce his first and last name, but Nnamdi Asomugha makes a lot more money than you do.  In fact, he is now the highest paid player in the NFL, making more than household names like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Terrell Owens.  Asomugha has been signed to a 3-year, $45.3 million deal with $28.5 million guaranteed (which he will receive in the first two years of the contract).  In fact, the deal could be worth more than $45.3 million if the average of the top five quarterback salaries is above $16.8 million when it comes time for the Raiders to decide whether or not the team will keep Nnam for the third year.  Additionally, the terms of the deal preclude the Raiders from slapping a franchise tag on Asomugha after the 2010 or 2011 season.

The Raiders are not afraid to spend their money this offseason.  Asomugha’s deal comes after news that the team spent $16 million ($9 million guaranteed) on a four-year deal for their punter, Shane Lechler, making him the highest paid punter in the history of the NFL.

Kudos to Tom Condon for his work in getting these tremendous deals done for both players, who are clients of CAA.  Asomugha switched from Steve Baker to Tom Condon a couple of months ago in an effort to avoid getting the franchise tag laid on him again.  I think Nnam is pretty happy with his decision.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

5 replies on “Nnamdi Asomugha – Highest Paid Player In The NFL”

Skippy,

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Darren provides a service which creates transparency within an industry, something I greatly appreciate and more importantly, I respect.

Assuming you meant well by your comment, I would simply recommend that in the future, use the appropriate medium to conduct your questioning. It seems, leaving a comment on an article that does not relate to your question, is an awkward and illogical way to obtain an answer.

I am sure you meant nothing by it, but for some it is distracting and could be perceived as disrespectful.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Dorian T. Pieracci

p.s. I am completely aware that my posting has no reflection on the article either, but the Skippy comment was posted here, logically, I followed suit. I apologize for the distraction. And Darren, thank you, keep up the good work.

omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats crazy. if i was his agent i would do whatever i have to keep him

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