How much is Colin Cowherd earning from ‘The Herd’?

BY: DONNA KAREN ROBINSON

Colin Cowherd, is a well-known sports media personality from the United States.

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Cowherd persevered in pursuing his dreams and is now the host of The Herd With Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio.

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Cowherd has earned an exceptional amount of goodwill and popularity and has also faced criticism for his controversial statements regarding NFL players.

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During his tenure with ESPN, he earned an impressive annual salary of $2 million.

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Following his stint with ESPN, Cowherd was offered a tremendous opportunity by FOX Sports, which he grabbed with both hands.

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His exceptional work at FOX Sports earned him a massive contract worth $6 million for four years.

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In 2018, Cowherd further cemented his position at FOX Sports by signing an extension that guaranteed him the same annual salary until his tenure ends.

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