Which NFL Player Has the Most Super Bowl Rings?

By Sarah Miller · February 24, 2052

Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl rings in NFL history with seven championships, more than any other player ever.

Who Has the Most Super Bowl Rings in NFL History?

Tom Brady is the NFL player with the most Super Bowl rings, winning a total of seven championships over his legendary career. This unmatched achievement makes him the most successful quarterback—and player—in Super Bowl history.

Tom Brady's Super Bowl Victories

Brady’s seven Super Bowl wins span two decades and two teams, showcasing his longevity, adaptability, and elite performance under pressure.

Super Bowl Wins with the New England Patriots

Super Bowl XXXVI (2001 season): Patriots vs. Rams – 20–17
Super Bowl XXXVIII (2003 season): Patriots vs. Panthers – 32–29
Super Bowl XXXIX (2004 season): Patriots vs. Eagles – 24–21
Super Bowl XLIX (2014 season): Patriots vs. Seahawks – 28–24
Super Bowl LI (2016 season): Patriots vs. Falcons – 34–28 (OT)
Super Bowl LIII (2018 season): Patriots vs. Rams – 13–3

Super Bowl Win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl LV (2020 season): Buccaneers vs. Chiefs – 31–9

Players with Multiple Super Bowl Rings

While Brady stands alone at the top, several other players have earned multiple Super Bowl rings, typically through long careers with dominant teams. These include teammates from the Patriots dynasty, as well as legends from earlier eras.

Player	Position	Team(s)	Total Rings
Tom Brady	Quarterback	Patriots, Buccaneers	7
Charles Haley	Linebacker	49ers, Cowboys	5
Mike Lodish	Defensive Tackle	Bills, Broncos	6*
Joe Montana	Quarterback	49ers	4
Troy Aikman	Quarterback	Cowboys	3
Ronnie Lott	Safety	49ers, Raiders, Jets	4
Bill Romanowski	Linebacker	49ers, Raiders, Broncos	4

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The table highlights that Tom Brady’s seven rings far surpass other multi-championship winners. Charles Haley and Bill Romanowski are notable for winning titles with multiple franchises, demonstrating versatility across organizations. Mike Lodish appeared in six Super Bowls with two teams but only won twice, though he attended six consecutive games—a rare feat.

What Makes Tom Brady’s Record So Impressive?

Several factors contribute to the significance of Brady’s seven Super Bowl victories:

Different Eras: Won titles in the early 2000s, mid-2010s, and early 2020s.
Two Different Teams: Secured championships with both the Patriots and Buccaneers, proving success wasn’t solely due to one system.
Game MVP Awards: Earned five Super Bowl MVP honors, the most in history.
High-Pressure Performances: Known for fourth-quarter comebacks, including the largest deficit overcome in Super Bowl history (28–3 in Super Bowl LI).

Frequently Asked Questions About Super Bowl Rings

Who has the second-most Super Bowl rings?

Charles Haley, a linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, has the second-most Super Bowl rings with five. He is the only player to win five championships as a primary contributor on both offense and defense (via special teams early in his career), and he won three with the 49ers and two with the Cowboys.

Has any player won Super Bowl rings with multiple teams?

Yes, several players have won Super Bowl rings with multiple teams. Tom Brady won six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Other notable players include Charles Haley (49ers and Cowboys), Deion Sanders (49ers, Cowboys, Ravens), and Ray Lewis (only with Ravens, but played in multiple conferences). Winning with multiple teams demonstrates adaptability and sustained excellence.

Do coaches also receive Super Bowl rings?

Yes, head coaches, assistant coaches, and other team staff receive Super Bowl rings after their team wins the championship. Legendary coaches like Bill Belichick (6 rings) and Chuck Noll (4 rings) have multiple rings. Belichick, as head coach of the Patriots, won six Super Bowls with Tom Brady, making them the most successful coach-quarterback duo in NFL history.

How many quarterbacks have won multiple Super Bowls?

Seven quarterbacks have won multiple Super Bowls as starters: Tom Brady (7), Joe Montana (4), Terry Bradshaw (4), Troy Aikman (3), Peyton Manning (2), Eli Manning (2), and Patrick Mahomes (3 as of 2025). Brady and Mahomes are the only active quarterbacks with multiple wins during the 2025 season.

Are Super Bowl rings awarded to players on injured reserve?

Yes, players on injured reserve (IR) or otherwise part of the team roster during the season typically receive Super Bowl rings, although the size, design, and value may vary based on team policy and negotiations. The NFL mandates that championship teams distribute rings, with a maximum budget per ring set by league rules, but teams can exceed it at their own expense.