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Top 10 Most Overpaid NFL Players

1. Dwayne Bowe, Browns WR

2016: $8 million Brown may be the least payed on this list, but only had 5 catches in 2015.

2. Joe Flacco, Ravens QB

2016: Unknown Let the fans speak for themselves.

Flacco’s new deal with the Ravens will keep him among the highest paid QBs in the game. His old deal was also structured as 3yrs really…

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 2, 2016

Since wining SB 47. Joe Flacco has 60 TD passes vs 46 INTs..2nd worst ratio in NFL over that time frame.. behind only Geno Smith — trey wingo (@wingoz) March 2, 2016

3. Charles Johnson, Panthers DE

2016: $15 million Johnson was the highest paid defensive player in the NFL in 2011, yet he has struggled to even get 10 sacks a year.

4. Victor Cruz, Giants WR

2016: $9.9 million

Cruz may be known for his “salsa dancing”, but thats about all.

5. Dennis Pitta, Ravens TE

2016: $7.2 million Since the Ravens gave Pitta his $32 million extension, he’s spent much of his time injured on the sideline.

6. Ryan Clady, Broncos LT

2016: $10.1 million

Clady signed a $52 million deal 3 season ago, but has played only 18 games since.

7. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers RB

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2016: $9.5 million

Stewart hasn’t run for 1,000 yards in a season in six years.

8. Drew Brees, Saints QB

2016: $30 million

Brees may be 1 of the best players in the entire NFL, but NO ONE is worth that much money.

9. Mike Wallace, Vikings WR

2016: $11.5 million

Last season Wallace had a whopping 2 touchdowns.  More than anything, Wallace is overrated and old.

10. Jordan Cameron, Dolphins TE

2016: $9.5 million

In 2015 Cameron only had 35 catches and three touchdowns.

Dylan Rossiter

Dylan is the Founder and Editor-at-Large of The Upstate Courier. In the past, he has been a beat reporter covering Section II Athletics, Siena College men's basketball, the Tri-City ValleyCats, and breaking news. In Dylan's current role, he oversees newsroom operations and long-term planning. Dylan is a native of Castleton-on-Hudson and a graduate of Maple Hill High School.

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