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What Is Rex Ryan Net Worth’ Net Worth?
As of 2025, Rex Ryan’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. This wealth has primarily been accumulated through his career as an American football head coach and his subsequent roles as a television analyst. Ryan’s coaching career included head coaching positions with the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. His outspoken personality and leadership style have made him a notable figure in the NFL.
Rex Ryan’s Coaching Career and Earnings
Rex Ryan, born on December 13, 1962, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, comes from a football family. His father, Buddy Ryan, was a famed NFL head coach, and Rex followed in his footsteps. Rex played defensive end for Southwestern Oklahoma University and began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky. He then progressed through assistant coaching roles at New Mexico Highlands and defensive coordinator positions at Morehead State. Rex Ryan then transitioned to the NFL, working with the Arizona Cardinals before returning to college football as a defensive coordinator for Cincinnati, Oklahoma, and Kansas State.
Ryan’s move to the NFL saw him become the defense line coach for the Baltimore Ravens, eventually becoming the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. In 2009, he became the head coach of the New York Jets. During his time with the Jets, in 2010, Ryan signed a six-year contract extension worth $22 million. When Rex Ryan joined the Buffalo Bills, he signed a five-year contract worth $27.5 million in 2015. Spotrac.com indicates that Rex Ryan’s career earnings through 2025 are $0; however, this may only reflect earnings from playing contracts and not coaching salaries. Fan Arch reports that Ryan’s contracts with the Jets and Bills made him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL at the time.
Rex Ryan’s coaching career includes:
- Eastern Kentucky (1987–1988): Graduate assistant
- New Mexico Highlands (1989): Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
- Morehead State (1990–1993): Defensive coordinator
- Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995): Defensive line & linebackers coach
- Cincinnati (1996–1997): Defensive coordinator
- Oklahoma (1998): Defensive coordinator
- Baltimore Ravens (1999–2004): Defensive line coach
- Baltimore Ravens (2005–2007): Defensive coordinator
- Baltimore Ravens (2008): Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
- New York Jets (2009–2014): Head coach
- Buffalo Bills (2015–2016): Head coach
Other Ventures and Assets
Beyond his coaching salary, it is reported that Rex Ryan also earns an annual salary of $4 million. After being fired by the Buffalo Bills on December 27, 2016, Ryan transitioned into media, becoming an analyst. While specific details about his media contracts aren’t widely available, his role at ESPN and other media appearances contribute to his income. Sports Speakers 360 indicates that Rex Ryan is available for speaking engagements, appearances, and endorsements, which would contribute to his income.
While information on Rex Ryan’s real estate holdings and personal investments are not readily available, it’s common for high-profile coaches to have various investments. Rex Ryan endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Buffalo. According to Forbes, Trump was interested in purchasing the Bills when the franchise was for sale two years prior to the rally. It was reported that Trump submitted an all-cash offer of $1 billion but was outbid by Pegula, who bought the team for $1.4 billion.
