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NFL Waterboys make over $50,000 a year

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NFL Waterboys make over $50,000 a year

Former NFL player Jake Thieneman posts inside videos about the league. In one clip making the rounds he reveals that waterboys are paid around $53,000 a year, plus perks.

It may sound like a lot, but there’s more to the job than just handing out water and towels. They’re athletic trainers who usually have a degree . . . and they help treat the injured players on game day and throughout the week.

Here’s Jake’s TikTok

 

 

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