What Is Eric Johnson’s Net Worth? How the Retired Athlete Makes Money Amid Jessica Simpson Split

Eric Johnson may have entered the spotlight due to his NFL career, though he’s best known by many fans for his marriage to Jessica Simpson. After Jessica announced their split after 10 years of marriage in January 2025, many people are likely wondering what Eric’s net worth is and how he makes money.

What Is Eric Johnson’s Net Worth?

Eric has an estimated net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How Does Eric Johnson Make Money?

Following the Massachusetts native’s time at Yale University, Eric was selected to play for the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft.

He remained as a tight end on the 49ers until 2006, and he played his final season in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints in 2007. He was re-signed by the team in March 2008, though was ultimately let go in July of that year.

Despite being in a public relationship, not much is known about how Eric has made money following his time in the NFL.

When Did Eric Johnson Start Dating Jessica Simpson?

Eric and Jessica started dating in May 2010 after they met at a house party hosted by a mutual friend. “We connected on all levels,” the “A Public Affair” singer recalled about their meeting in her 2020 memoir, Open Book. “We both were ready for the real deal.”

They got engaged in November 2010, and the pair revealed they were starting a family together in October 2011 when Jessica announced she was pregnant with baby No. 1.

Eric and Jessica became parents when they welcomed their first child, daughter Maxwell Drew, on May 1, 2012. They went on to welcome baby No. 2, son Ace Knute, on June 30, 2013.

They eventually wed in July 2014 during a ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.

“We are overwhelmed with complete happiness and love having made our eternal commitment,” the couple told People following their nuptials. “To say ‘I do’ in front of family, friends and, most importantly, our children has been the happiest moment of our lives.”

The duo completed their family when Jessica gave birth to their third child, daughter Birdie Mae, on March 19, 2019.

When Did Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson Split?

Speculation that there was trouble in paradise started to swirl when fans noticed that Jessica didn’t wish Eric a happy birthday on social media in September 2024.

The rumors continued as Jessica posted several cryptic social media posts that seemingly alluded to their issues. Meanwhile, she eventually confirmed that they had split while issuing a statement on January 13, 2025.

“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she told People at the time. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”