Cris Collinsworth is one of the most notable faces of Saturday Night Football. He has been a sportscaster for over four decades and works with NBC Sports, as of January 2025. He has previously worked with the NFL network. Before becoming one of the most well-known sports commentators in the NFL, Cris Collinsworth played as a wide receiver in the NFL. Cris Collinsworth was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft, as pick number 37 in round 2. According to Pro Football Reference, He completed his NFL career as a Bengals player and played with them for eight seasons, during which he recorded 6698 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns.
The Dayton, Ohio native, moved to Florida, where he attended Astronaut High School in Titusville. After concluding his secondary education, Cris committed to the University of Florida, where he played for the Gators for four years, tallying 120 receptions for 1937 receiving yards (via Sports Reference).
Cris Collinsworth's contract with NBC
Cris Collinsworth has an average annual salary of around $12.5 million as a lead NFL game analyst on NBC, as per The Athletic. According to Celebrity Net Worth, before signing his contract in December 2021, Collinsworth used to earn around $4 million per season.
Cris Collinsworth has been with NBC since 1990. He was initially part of the NFL Broadcast for college games and joined the NBC Pregame show for the NFL in 1996. In between he had joined the NFL on Fox when NBC had lost their broadcasting rights to CBS. In 2006, Collinsworth was seen working for three different networks HBO, NBC, and NFL Network.
Cris Collinsworth's contract with the Cincinnati Bengals
Cris Collinsworth played as a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1981 to 1988. According to WLWT, Collinsworth's last contract with the Cincinnati Bengals was a four-year deal, worth $2.1 million.
What is Cris Collinsworth’s net worth?
As of January 2025, Cris Collinsworth has an approximate net worth of around $25 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
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FAQs on Cris Collinsworth
A. Cris Collinsworth retired from the NFL after the 1988 season.
A. Yes, Cris Collinsworth was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame (via Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame).
A. Cris Collinsworth owns Pro Football Focus as per Front Office Sports.
A. Cris Collinsworth is 65 years old and will soon turn 66 by the end of January 2025.
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