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
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.