Some NFL stars leave every locker room with a thank-you note and a highlight reel. Others leave behind scorched earth, angry teammates, and a trail of front office headaches.
Whether it was ego, off-field drama, or just a knack for clashing with authority, these players made a habit of exiting with fireworks. From locker room dust-ups to social media meltdowns, these are the guys who couldn’t seem to keep things cool no matter the jersey.
15. Martavis Bryant
He had all the physical tools, but never quite figured out the off-field part. Between suspensions and inconsistency, every team that gave him a shot eventually walked away shaking their heads.
14. Ndamukong Suh
Suh could dominate a game and rub everyone the wrong way while doing it. He played like a villain, and teammates and opponents alike often felt the brunt of it.
13. Jalen Ramsey
Ramsey talks a big game, and usually backs it up, but his exits from Jacksonville and LA didn’t come with warm farewells. He’s elite, but he tends to wear out his welcome faster than you’d expect.
12. Antonio Cromartie
Cromartie bounced around the league like a pinball machine with elite ball skills and plenty of attitude. His blunt personality and off-field distractions didn’t help him stick anywhere for too long.
11. Albert Haynesworth
After cashing in with Washington, his effort and attitude evaporated overnight. Coaches, teammates, and fans were all left wondering what happened to the guy they paid for.
10. Odell Beckham Jr.
OBJ made spectacular catches and headlines in equal measure. His departure from New York was messy, and things didn’t exactly smooth out in Cleveland either.
9. Dez Bryant
Dez brought passion and production, but also a fair amount of sideline theatrics. His intensity could inspire or divide, depending on the day and the coach.
8. Jay Cutler
Cutler’s rocket arm came with a permanent scowl and a vibe that screamed “I’m over this.” He wasn’t known for rallying the troops—more like quietly walking away from them.
7. Terrell Owens
T.O. was a generational talent with a Hall of Fame ego. From feuding with quarterbacks to driveway workouts, he was a one-man soap opera wherever he went.
6. Josh Gordon
Gordon had Hall of Fame-level ability and off-the-field issues that followed him everywhere. Teams kept giving him chances, but the drama always resurfaced.
5. Carson Wentz
Wentz went from franchise savior to locker room pariah in record time. Between leadership questions and finger-pointing, every team eventually decided he wasn’t worth the drama.
4. Richie Incognito
Few players brought more locker room baggage than Incognito. From bullying scandals to volatile behavior, he was the definition of a walking red flag.
3. Randy Moss
Even Moss admits he didn’t always give his best effort, and some teams learned that the hard way. His talent kept doors open, but his attitude often slammed them shut.
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2. Baker Mayfield
Baker came in hot and confident, but rubbed plenty of people the wrong way. Between calling out coaches and not backing it up on the field, he left town with more critics than fans.
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1. Antonio Brown
AB went from All-Pro to all-problem in the blink of an eye. He turned exits into spectacles and made headlines for all the wrong reasons at every stop.
