“I think that I feel God’s calling pressing me into service. We don’t have enough politicians who get into office for the right reason.” Feely said when he was asked about his vision. Ex-NFL kicker and CBS Broadcaster Jay Feely is running for Congress in Arizona. The elections will be for Arizona’s 5th district, which will be in 2026.

According to Times Now World, Trump’s assassination attempt was a turning point in Jay Feely’s life, as that day ignited him to work for the nation. He spent 14 solid years in the NFL, knocking down 332 of 402 field goals (that’s 82.6 percent!) and hitting 449 of 452 extra points—an impressive 99.3 percent. His longest? A booming 61-yarder. Indeed, after hanging up his cleats—and spending a good amount of time in broadcasting too—Feely took a surprising turn and stepped into the world of politics. With a career like his, it’s no surprise he walked away from the league with a pretty comfortable net worth.

What is Jay Feely’s net worth?

Jay, who played as an NFL placekicker for the Falcons, Chiefs, Jets, Dolphins, and Bears, has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Throughout his 14-season NFL career, Feely earned a total of $17,552,474, according to Spotrac. While we don’t have much information about his endorsement deals, multiple sources estimate that his net worth in 2025 is around—or even above—$6 million. Interestingly, according to Nichess.com, Feely ranks 601st among the richest football players in the world based on net worth.

Looking back at his NFL career, Jay signed his contract and completed his last contract with the Chicago Bears, which was $955,000. One of his largest contracts was with the Miami Dolphins. It was a three-year $4,600,000 contract, indeed, that ended in 2009. But that’s not it. His broadcasting career has a story of its own. 

From field goals to fresh goals: Jay Feely’s life after football

Jay spent 14 years in the big league, and after happily wrapping up his NFL career, he kicked off a new chapter as a broadcaster with CBS. He held that role for 10 years. So, when he announced his run for Congress, it made perfect sense that he gave a shoutout to CBS Sports in a tweet.

He said, “I’m so grateful for my 10 years at @CBSSports. They took a chance on a kicker and allowed me to be in the booth calling NFL games. I enjoyed every minute, and I will miss the people I worked with the most.” Now, he’ll be picking up a microphone not to call NFL games, but to deliver speeches and contribute to legislative discussions.

“I felt that there was a calling to something greater, and that there was a different platform I wanted to try to utilize to have a positive impact on people,” Jay Feely said in an interview with ESPN just a day ago. Undoubtedly, with the elections only a few months away, all eyes are on how Feely will navigate this next challenge. Whether it’s through clutch performances and leadership beyond the locker room. Or becoming a steady, reliable presence in high-pressure moments, let’s see how Jay Feely carves out a path to success in Arizona.