Top 10 Biggest Jerks in the NFL

Richie Incognito

Richard Dominik "Richie" Incognito Jr. is a former American football guard who played 16 seasons in the National Football League. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and played for teams including the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders. Incognito announced his retirement... read more

He bullied his own teammate. What's not jerky about that?

When you bully your own teammate, and that teammate is on the offensive line with you, then that's way too far.

Vontaze Burfict

Vontaze DeLeon Burfict Jr. is a former American football linebacker. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2012 to 2018 and for the Oakland Raiders in 2019. Burfict is known for his aggressive style of play and multiple suspensions during his NFL career.

Terrell Owens

Terrell Eldorado Owens is a former American football wide receiver who played for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. He is known for his exceptional talent, athleticism, and controversial celebrations. Owens was inducted into... read more

The fans support him and made him this wealthy. How foolish.

Why isn't he at the top of this list?

Ray Lewis

Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. is a former American football middle linebacker who played his entire 17-year career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2000 and 2003). Lewis also won Super Bowl XXXV... read more

It is easy to hate the greats. By the way, he was not convicted of murder but of a misdemeanor for not wanting to rat anyone out. He made the mistake of allowing the wrong people into his circle, which he later corrected to ensure it no longer happened. He got that expunged from his record.
Unlike another former football star, he didn't kill anyone with a knife. He did, however, kill lots of Steelers on the field.

Got away with murder. Should have been in prison for life or received the death penalty.

Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American former football running back. He previously played for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Oakland Raiders, winning one Super Bowl with the Seahawks. Lynch initially retired from professional football in 2016 but returned in 2017 to play for the Raiders. He... read more

Bill Romanowski

William Thomas Romanowski, born on April 2, 1966, is a former American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders. Romanowski was known for his intense playing style and remarkable durability, having... read more

How is he not the biggest jerk? Even his own teammates hated him. He spit in the face of one guy and broke another guy's eye socket, and both of them were teammates. WOW!

Michael Vick

Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Falcons as the first overall pick... read more

It disgusts me that anyone cheers for this guy. Do they forget he strangled dogs with his bare hands, electrocuted them, and drowned them by shoving their heads into buckets of water?
Oh, and now I'm supposed to believe he's a different person? Would any of you trust him with your dog? In a just world, Mike Vick would miss next season after contracting a blistering case of rabies from being bitten numerous times by a roaming pack of wild, mutated German Shepherds.

Ryan Leaf

Ryan David Leaf is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for four seasons. He was selected as the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, behind Peyton Manning. Leaf played for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks.... read more

His teammates hated him so much that they actually cheered when Junior Seau sacked him in practice.

Cam Newton

Cameron Jerrell Newton is an American football quarterback who most recently played for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He began his NFL career with the Panthers in 2011 and played with them until 2019, then joined the New England Patriots in 2020. In November 2021, Newton returned to the Panthers... read more

He'll become a better loser now that he's getting so much practice.

He cheated in school, stole a classmate's laptop, and his father extorted the college Athletic Director at signing. It was always all about him. He acted like a baby when things didn't go right.
Offensive Linemen let the defensive guys through sometimes because they didn't like him. Disappointed in Ron Rivera for having such a bad character on his team.

Good player, but obnoxious on the field.

Michael Strahan

Michael Anthony Strahan is a former American football defensive end who spent his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was named to seven Pro Bowls and helped lead the Giants to a Super Bowl XLII victory. Since retiring, Strahan has become a television personality... read more

He's a jerk. He makes millions off this country and would kneel if in the NFL. What an ungrateful person. He should take his millions and go help people. It makes me sick.

He should go home and just shine his trophies for a while. It is hard to watch him on daytime TV. He seems so uncomfortable and awkward. His ego has pushed him into daytime TV, not his talent.

Mediocre TV personality. But ABC isn't particular. He needs to find a real job.

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Travis Kelce

Travis Michael Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He has played for the Chiefs since being drafted in 2013. Kelce is considered one of the top tight ends in NFL history and has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls.

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Harrison Butker

Chad Johnson

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He signed a one‑year deal with Pittsburgh in March 2025 after being released by the New York Jets. Rodgers is a four‑time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion... read more

Biggest Cry Baby in the NFL. His passer rating and stats are terrible unless he is facing a Prevent Defense.

The NFL poster boy has no clue how much the referees are propping him up, throwing flags until he pulls out a signature last-second ESPY-worthy win.

Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown (born July 10, 1988) is a former NFL wide receiver who played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before brief stints with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He earned seven Pro Bowl selections and led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and... read more

Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. (born November 5, 1992) is an American NFL wide receiver currently with the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted 12th overall by the New York Giants in 2014 and won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams. Beckham is best known for his one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 and has been... read more

He should be number one on the list.

Jameis Winston

Jameis L. Winston is an American football quarterback who signed with the New York Giants in March 2025 on a two-year, eight million dollar contract. He previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Cleveland Browns. Winston earned a Pro Bowl selection during his rookie season... read more

Richard Sherman

Richard Kevin Sherman is a former American football cornerback who played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. He is best known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks, where he was a key member of the Legion of Boom defense. Sherman is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and led the... read more

Ndamukong Suh

Ndamukong Suh (born January 6, 1987) officially retired from the NFL on July 12, 2025. He was the second overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and enjoyed a 13‑season career during which he played for the Lions, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia... read more

Wish someone would step on him.

Kicks a guy in the balls, stomps on people, and stepped on Rodgers. Such a dirty person.

Joe Horn

Steve Smith

Steve Smith Sr. is a former American football wide receiver who played sixteen seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Carolina Panthers and later with the Baltimore Ravens. He earned five Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors during his career.... read more

Warren Sapp

DeAngelo Hall

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Rand Kaepernick (born November 3, 1987) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Nevada, where he was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year twice. After graduating, he was selected by the... read more

Nobody wants to sign this loser because people that don't stand up for the national anthem should leave.

Doesn't he realize the flag gets him his money? He started all this when he wasn't performing well.

Choosing not to stand up for the national anthem is enough to be considered a jerk on this list.

Randy Moss

Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the National Football League. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Moss is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.

Moss only plays when he wants to.

Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Charles Shockey is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New York Giants with the 14th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Shockey also played for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, and he won a Super Bowl with both the Giants and the Saints.

Dez Bryant

Desmond Demond "Dez" Bryant, born November 4, 1988, is a former American professional football wide receiver. He played for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League, where he spent eight seasons from 2010 to 2017. Bryant was known for his physical playing style and was selected to three Pro... read more

His antics are hard on his teammates. You never know what stupidity he's going to pull next. The team is probably better without him.