Some NFL players dominate on the field—and cause chaos off it. Whether it was constant drama, locker room feuds, or an ego that couldn’t fit through the tunnel, these stars made life a little more difficult for their teammates.
From legendary talents to polarizing personalities, here are 20 NFL stars who were absolute nightmares to share a locker room with.
20. Richie Incognito
Known more for bullying than blocking, Incognito’s reputation as a toxic teammate followed him throughout his career. Multiple teammates and coaches described him as volatile and unpredictable.
19. Antonio Brown
At one point, he was the best receiver in the league—until things went completely off the rails. From throwing tantrums to quitting mid-game, AB made it hard for anyone to trust him.
18. Albert Haynesworth
He got paid like a superstar and played like he’d rather be anywhere else. Haynesworth was lazy, disruptive, and openly critical of coaches and teammates.
17. Jay Cutler
Cutler had a cannon for an arm and the body language of someone who couldn’t care less. His aloof personality and lack of leadership rubbed many the wrong way.
16. Terrell Owens
T.O. was a first-ballot Hall of Fame talent with a PhD in locker room drama. He clashed with quarterbacks, coaches, and pretty much anyone who didn’t feed him the ball enough.
15. Jalen Ramsey
Ramsey is undeniably talented, but he’s also not afraid to stir the pot. From calling out teammates to demanding trades, he hasn’t always been the easiest guy to play alongside.
14. Le’Veon Bell
Bell bet on himself—and lost the trust of an entire locker room in the process. His extended holdout and messy exit from Pittsburgh left plenty of bad blood behind.
13. Martellus Bennett
Bennett was outspoken to a fault, and his unfiltered personality didn’t always sit well with teammates. He bounced around the league while leaving behind a trail of frustrated quarterbacks.
12. DeSean Jackson
Big plays, big ego, and an occasional disappearing act. Jackson’s attitude issues kept coaches and teammates guessing about which version of him would show up.
11. Jamal Adams
At one point, Adams looked like the next big thing—until his ego ballooned and his play declined. He hasn’t been shy about airing grievances or pointing fingers.
10. Odell Beckham Jr.
OBJ can light up a highlight reel, but he’s also been a walking soap opera. His antics often overshadowed his production, creating tension in more than one locker room.
9. Warren Sapp
Sapp was an elite defender with a brash, in-your-face style that didn’t win him many friends. He could dominate games—and dominate the postgame blame game, too.
8. Brandon Marshall
Marshall bounced from team to team despite putting up big numbers. Behind the scenes, he struggled with teammates and had frequent clashes with the coaching staff.
7. Cam Newton
Cam’s confidence was always sky-high, but not everyone appreciated his swagger. Critics say he sometimes prioritized image over leadership, frustrating those around him.
6. Keyshawn Johnson
He literally wrote a book titled “Just Give Me the Damn Ball.” Johnson’s ego often made him the loudest—and least liked—voice in the huddle.
5. Jonathan Martin
While he was painted as the victim in the infamous Dolphins bullying scandal, Martin’s relationships with teammates were strained even before that. His NFL career quickly unraveled amid locker room friction.
4. Randy Moss
When he wanted to be great, he was unstoppable—but when he checked out, the whole team felt it. Moss openly admitted to taking plays off and made life miserable for coaches who couldn’t manage his moods.
3. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers is a genius on the field, but stories of his diva-like behavior have swirled for years. His strained relationships with teammates and passive-aggressive leadership style have made headlines more than once.
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2. Greg Hardy
Hardy’s off-field issues were disturbing, but even in the locker room, he was known for being toxic. He clashed with teammates and coaches before flaming out of the league in ugly fashion.
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1. Bill Romanowski
Nobody was safe around Romo—not even his own teammates. He infamously broke a teammate’s eye socket during practice, which sums up his “team player” energy perfectly.
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