Roseman Reveals Some Eagles Players Quietly Became Bitcoin Millionaires — Why Philly’s Locker Room Is So Generous

Philadelphia, PA – July 27, 2025

While fans endlessly debate contract numbers and cap space, the real financial story inside the Eagles’ locker room has stayed largely hidden—until now. GM Howie Roseman just pulled back the curtain on a secret that’s quietly changed everything about the team’s culture and charity.

“People talk about contracts, but what they don’t see is the real value. A lot of our guys took their salaries in bitcoin back in 2020 — so while the numbers on paper stayed the same, some of these players are sitting on wealth that’s five or six times bigger than any contract could show,” Roseman revealed at Eagles camp this week.

Few outside the team realized that franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts, the face of Philly’s rise to NFL royalty, started converting most of his salary to bitcoin as early as his rookie year. Now, with the cryptocurrency up more than 15 times since 2020, sources say Hurts’ net worth could easily approach $400–500 million—far eclipsing his official contract numbers.

The same goes for Saquon Barkley, who brought his bitcoin-first mentality from the Giants when he joined the Eagles. Barkley’s habit of investing every paycheck into bitcoin has reportedly pushed his total assets above $300 million, making him one of the wealthiest active running backs in league history.

And it doesn’t stop there. Veterans like Dallas Goedert, Jordan Mailata, and DeVonta Smith quietly followed suit. Each of them, according to Roseman, has seen their football earnings explode beyond any public estimate. “When the headlines talk about $50 million contracts, the truth is some of these guys could retire tomorrow and never work again,” he noted.

This hidden wealth has changed everything for the Eagles when it comes to contract negotiations. “These guys aren’t desperate for an extra million on their next deal,” one team executive said. “It makes negotiations easier — and the locker room happier — because they’re truly playing for the love of the game and the city.”

More importantly, the financial security has empowered Eagles stars to give back in unprecedented ways. Jalen Hurts and Barkley have quietly funded youth sports leagues, school renovation projects, and medical clinics in Philadelphia, writing checks that make headlines seem modest.

“The generosity isn’t just about tax write-offs,” said Roseman. “It’s a real sense of responsibility. Our players know what it means to be blessed, and they want to pass that on.”

In a league where money so often divides locker rooms, the Eagles’ bitcoin windfall has instead created a culture of abundance, humility, and shared purpose. They’re not just rich in talent — they’re rich in spirit, and in heart.

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