What is Paxton Lynch's net worth? XFL contract, salary, and career earnings for Orlando Guardians' Quarterback

Paxton Lynch is worth an estimated $4 Million, a fortune that he amassed playing for two illustrious NFL franchises. The Denver Broncos drafted him in the first round of the NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of the most distinct backup QBs in the league thanks to his 6 ft 7-inch frame.

He made five appearances for the Broncos over the course of two seasons before being released and hasn't played an NFL game since.

But that doesn't mean that he has been away from the Gridiron. Lynch has been playing in other American football leagues such as the USFL and XFL. He played for the Michigan Panthers in the 2022 USFL season, partaking in six games, throwing for five touchdowns and four interceptions.

He left the Panthers at the end of the 2022 season in order to re-access his options moving forward. He did just that, and signed with XFL side, the Orlando Guardians, for the 2023 XFL season.

Paxton Lynch's NFL Career Timeline and Earnings

Paxton Lynch had a three-year NFL career spent between two teams, the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Broncos drafted Lynch in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. By virtue of being a first-round draft pick, he signed a four-year, $9,476,296 contract with a $5,091,852 signing bonus.

Unfortunately, for Lynch and the Broncos, the former Memphis University standout never truly pulled his weight at the professional level. This might have been due to his lack of starting opportunities in Denver, or maybe the weight of expectations.

He was released at the end of the 2018 season and then signed a deal to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 17, 2019. He was waived by the Steelers on September 5, 2020, without making a single appearance.

For his NFL career, Lynch made $8,813,368 in total. He made $8,334,074 playing as a backup QB for the Denver Broncos, and $479,294 playing in the same role for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

How much is Paxton Lynch earning in the 2023 XFL Season?

The XFL is a league that pays most of its players equally across the regular season. As such, an average XFL player is expected to earn $60,000 from training camp through the end of the season. Plus, each player is eligible for a benefit package worth $20,000, in addition to housing expenses, and two meals per day.

Furthermore, it has been reported that some quarterbacks are expected to receive higher salaries. It remains to be seen whether Paxton Lynch falls within that scope of select quarterbacks.