{"id":51749,"date":"2026-05-12T09:46:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=51749"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:16:42","slug":"craig-morton-net-worth-in-2026-how-much-was-the-former-giants-qb-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/nfl\/craig-morton-net-worth-in-2026-how-much-was-the-former-giants-qb-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Craig Morton net worth in 2026: How much was the former Giants QB worth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former NFL quarterback New York Giants<\/span><\/span> star Craig Morton<\/span><\/span>, who also played for the Dallas Cowboys<\/span><\/span> and Denver Broncos<\/span><\/span>, reportedly had an estimated net worth of around $3 million to $5 million in 2026. While there is no officially confirmed figure, Morton built his wealth through his long NFL career, coaching roles, business ventures, public appearances, and book projects after retirement.<\/p>\n

Morton, one of the most recognizable quarterbacks of the 1970s and early 1980s, spent 18 seasons in the NFL and became known for leading two different franchises to the Super Bowl \u2014 a rare achievement in league history.<\/p>\n

Craig Morton\u2019s NFL Career and Earnings<\/h2>\n

Selected fifth overall in the 1965 NFL Draft by the Cowboys, Morton initially served as a backup before becoming Dallas\u2019 starting quarterback. He later played for the Giants from 1974 to 1976 before reviving his career with the Broncos.<\/p>\n

During his NFL career, Morton threw for 27,908 passing yards and 183 touchdowns. He also led Denver to its first-ever Super Bowl appearance during the 1977 season and won NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors that same year.<\/p>\n

Although NFL salaries during Morton\u2019s era were far lower than modern contracts, he remained financially stable through endorsements, football-related appearances, and later business activities. Reports over the years suggested that he was involved in fundraising and business ventures after retirement.<\/p>\n

Craig Morton Death: Former Giants QB Dies at 83<\/h2>\n

Craig Morton passed away in May 2026 at the age of 83. Reports confirmed that the former quarterback died over the weekend, prompting tributes from former teams, fans, and NFL personalities.<\/p>\n

The Giants released a statement mourning Morton\u2019s passing, calling him \u201ca great leader and teammate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morton is remembered as one of the few quarterbacks to start a Super Bowl with multiple franchises. He played a major role in the early success of both the Cowboys and Broncos and remained a respected figure in NFL history long after his retirement in 1982.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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