Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Stephen A. Smith is making headlines—and money! 💸 In 2025, ESPN locked him into a five-year, $100 million deal, paying him $20 million a year just for First Take and producing content. Add his SiriusXM contracts at $12 million a year, plus $7 million from podcasts and YouTube, and Stephen A. is raking in nearly $40 million annually—without ever playing professional sports. He’s competing with NFL legends and top media personalities, all while redefining what it means to be a sports commentator. From sports debates to culture and politics, Stephen A. proves you don’t need a jersey to make superstar money.
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Stephen A. Smith is making headlines—and money! 💸 In 2025, ESPN locked him into a five-year, $100 million deal, paying him $20 million a year just for First Take and producing content. Add his SiriusXM contracts at $12 million a year, plus $7 million from podcasts and YouTube, and Stephen A. is raking in nearly $40 million annually—without ever playing professional sports. He’s competing with NFL legends and top media personalities, all while redefining what it means to be a sports commentator. From sports debates to culture and politics, Stephen A. proves you don’t need a jersey to make superstar money.
For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
