Keyshawn Johnson
Where do we begin with Keyshawn Johnson? After playing just one season in the NFL with the New York Jets, Johnson published a controversial book, in which he ripped his head coach (Rich Kotite) and called his quarterback (Neil O’Donnell) “a stiff.” The book, along with several other narcissistic actions, ultimately led his teammates to label him with the nickname “Me-Shawn.” If all that wasn’t already bad enough, there was also his ongoing (and one-sided) feud with undrafted wide receiver Wayne Chrebet, whom Johnson loathed even though Chrebet was one of the most beloved players on the team.
According to teammates, Johnson resented the love and attention Chrebet (who was far less talented) received from the fans and media. The Jets eventually traded Johnson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Johnson openly feuded with head coach Jon Gruden. That led to the Buccaneers trading Johnson in 2004, making it twice Johnson was traded in five seasons. Few players in recent history have done a better job of sabotaging their own career.
NFL Players Who Were Millionaires, But Lost It All…
In addition to not always being the best teammates and contributors to society, NFL players aren’t always the best at managing their money. Often times, these multi millionaires end up flat out broke. Fast cars, expensive jewelry, big mansions, crazy parties, and baby mommas! These guys did it all!
Without further delay, here are 11 NFL players who lost it all.
11. Deuce McAllister
Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister earned somewhere in the neighborhood of $70 million during the course of his NFL career. But as a result of a poor investment in a car dealership, McAllister found himself as much as $7 million in debt, to the point where the local Sheriff’s office was auctioning off his Louisiana home less than 12 months after his NFL career was over.
He was said to have owed over $1.8 million on his home. He was also mired in a legal dispute with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, who believed McAllister’s dealership defaulted on payments and exceeded credit limits.