Rashawn Slater’s Ex-Wife Reacts to His New $114 Million NFL Contract

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One former WAG is tackling some smack talk.

Following Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Rashawn Slater penning a fresh contract with his NFL team, valued at approximately $144 million (as reported by various sources), football expert Dov Kleiman found the timing of Rashawn’s recent separation from his wife Stassney Brown to be particularly noteworthy or exceptional.

In a recent update on July 27th, Kleiman shared that Rashawn Slater, the star tackle for the Chargers, has finalized his divorce. Remarkably, just after this personal milestone, Slater sealed a whopping $144 million contract extension with the team, which includes a signing bonus of $29 million. What perfect timing indeed!

In a follow up post, he wrote, “A historic deal where his ex-wife won’t see a dime of it.”

In response, Brown, who got married to the lineman in 2022 and declared herself single on New Year’s Day, strongly criticized Kleiman’s “disgraceful” remarks.

his professional journey and the achievements he will undoubtedly accomplish.

She added, “Please stop including me in this narrative. He deserves his moment.”

Later on, Kleiman expressed a different perspective regarding Brown’s role in the situation, saying, “Actually, it wasn’t focused on you. It was more about Rashawn retaining the earnings he had worked diligently for. I did not bring up your name.

In turn, Slater, currently the highest-earning offensive lineman in the NFL with an annual salary of $28.5 million (as reported by NFL.com), marked his new four-year deal by spending time with his dear ones to celebrate.

Overjoyed to realize a long-held aspiration accompanied by my loved ones, the athlete wrote in a July 27 Instagram post, featuring a photo with his family. The achievement would not have been possible without their help and the support of countless others throughout my journey.

Slater concluded with his outlook going forward, adding, “Just getting started, LFG!”

Read on to learn more about the salaries of some of the world’s most notable athletes. 

Many sports celebrities consider Cristiano Ronaldo’s earnings akin to scoring goals. After all, this Portuguese soccer legend often ranks atop lists featuring the highest-paid athletes.

In June 2025, Ronaldo extended his contract with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia for another two years. Although the specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed, several sources reported that he earned an estimated annual salary of around $200 million when he initially joined the team in 2022, following his departure from Manchester United in England.

Lionel Messi started his journey with Inter Miami CF with a substantial paycheck. The average annual guaranteed earnings for this Argentine soccer player, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with David Beckham’s team in 2023 following stints at Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, are over $20.4 million according to the MLS Players Association’s 2025 salary guide, with an annual base salary of $12 million currently.

Despite advancements made, the pay gap between male and female athletes remains evident as demonstrated by the absence of any female athletes on Forbes’ 2025 list of top 50 highest-paid athletes.

Alex Morgan, who retired from soccer in 2024 following her final game with the San Diego Wave, ranked 16th on last year’s highest-paid female athletes list by the outlet. Her earnings were estimated at $600,000 on the field and a whopping $7 million off the field through lucrative endorsement deals in 2024.

Although measures have been taken to narrow the pay gap (such as U.S. Soccer being the first federation to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money for both their women’s and men’s national teams), much work remains before we reach a more level playing field.

Following her selection as the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark agreed to a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever, valued at $338,056. This deal resulted in her earning a starting salary of $76,535 during her rookie year, an amount that left many people surprised due to the significantly higher base salaries in the NBA. Additionally, Caitlin has secured endorsement deals, with one notable one being a contract worth $28 million from Nike, as reported by The Athletic.

For the 2025-2026 NBA season, Stephen Curry leads ESPN’s salary rankings, earning an impressive $59.6 million. Yet, the Golden State Warriors didn’t want to pass up on keeping him longer. In fact, in August 2024, Steph signed a $62.6 million extension that will keep him with the team until 2027, as confirmed by his agent to CNBC.

“Speaking of racking up the dough, did you know that LeBron James, LA Lakers forward, earned an impressive $52.6 million during the seasons of 2025-2026?”

Coco Gauff continues to impress not just on the court, but also financially. In 2024, she led Forbes’ list of highest earning female athletes with a reported total income of $34.4 million that year ($9.4 million from tennis and $25 million off-court).

As a lifestyle expert, I must say, it’s clear that Naomi Osaka is truly excelling when it comes to her business endeavors. According to Forbes, the remarkable Japanese tennis player brought in an estimated $12.9 million in 2024, and a staggering $12 million of that was earned from sources beyond her match winnings.

In addition to winning gold at the Olympics, Simone Biles also amassed a significant fortune in 2024. According to Forbes’ listings, she made an estimated $11.2 million last year, with $11 million of that reportedly coming from sources other than her competition earnings.

As a devoted follower, here’s my take on the annual salary of Travis Kelce while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs: In the year 2024, he inked a two-year contract worth an impressive $34.25 million, as reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Regarding Patrick Mahomes, the teammate in question, he pocketed a substantial amount when he inked a 10-year deal with the Chiefs back in 2020, reportedly valued at $450 million, as per his sports agency Equity Sports.

The Buffalo Bills were determined not to let the chance slip away to retain Josh Allen as part of their squad. In March 2025, the quarterback sealed a six-year contract reportedly worth $330 million, with $250 million guaranteed according to Rapoport.

In March 2025, after a stint with the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson inked a one-year agreement with the New York Giants for $10.5 million, according to NFL Network Insiders Rapoport, Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo. The deal has the potential to increase up to $21 million due to incentives.

Assuming the role as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback next season is none other than the accomplished Aaron Rodgers, who has a decorated past with both the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.

I’m set to don the No. 8 jersey, but it’s not just any number – my contract for this year alone totals $13.65 million, with a guaranteed $10 million, as reported by NFL Network Insiders Rapoport and Pelissero. But that’s not the end of it; there are incentives in place that could potentially boost my earnings to an impressive $19.5 million.

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2025-07-29 01:17