{"id":24407,"date":"2020-02-27T21:55:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T21:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnsalvation.net\/?p=24407"},"modified":"2022-04-12T20:40:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T20:40:37","slug":"nfl-millionaires-players-who-lost-it-all-and-can-no-longer-afford-their-lavish-lifestyles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/nfl-millionaires-players-who-lost-it-all-and-can-no-longer-afford-their-lavish-lifestyles\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Millionaires Players Who Lost It All And Can No Longer Afford Their Lavish Lifestyles"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"mvp-post-head\" class=\"left relative\">\n<h1 class=\"mvp-post-title left entry-title\">NFL Players Who Lost It All And Can No Longer Afford Their Lavish Lifestyles<\/h1>\n<div class=\"mvp-author-info-wrap left relative\">\n<div class=\"mvp-author-info-text left relative\">\n<div class=\"mvp-author-info-date left relative\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"mvp-post-date updated\"><time class=\"post-date updated\" datetime=\"2020-02-17\">Feb 27, 2020<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mvp-author-info-name left relative\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">By<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-name vcard fn author\"><a title=\"Posts by Eitan Reiffman\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directexpose.com\/author\/ereif\/\" rel=\"author\">Eitan Reiffman<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-wrap\" class=\"left relative\">\n<div class=\"mvp-post-soc-out right relative\">\n<div class=\"mvp-post-soc-in\">\n<div id=\"mvp-content-body\" class=\"left relative is_gallery_excerpt\">\n<div id=\"mvp-content-body-top\" class=\"left relative is_gallery\">\n<div id=\"mvp-post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative mvp-post-feat-img-wide2\"><a class=\"relative\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directexpose.com\/nfl-players-lost-millions\/1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America14.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"warren sapp\" width=\"720\" height=\"549\" data-qa=\"excerpt_img\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-caption\"><\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"excerpt_para\">So congratulations, you\u2019ve made it into the NFL. All your football dreams have come true, and you\u2019re about to make more money than you\u2019ve ever imagined. You would think that you\u2019d try to be responsible with this money, right? Maybe that\u2019s what these NFL stars had planned &#8212; but unfortunately, their ventures didn\u2019t exactly work out. Here\u2019s how they managed to burn through their millions and eventually lose just about everything.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Vince Young<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The Tennessee Titans quarterback was a powerhouse during his stint in the NFL, earning a $25 million contract for his talents. Seven years after he signed that contract, however, Sports Illustrated reported that he had declared for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At the time, his assets were roughly between $500,000 and $1 million \u2014 which paled in comparison to the $1 million to $10 million he had amassed in debt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172494 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"695\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The main crux of Young\u2019s financial woes had to do with a string of bad investments, and putting all of his trust into his financial advisor and uncle. But a lot of the blame can also be placed on Young\u2019s frivolous spending. For example, apparently he had a habit of spending $5,000 per week at the Cheesecake Factory.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Terrell Owens<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Many people consider Terrell Owens to be one of the best wide receivers to ever grace a football field, but that doesn\u2019t mean he knows how to adequately handle his money. The former Dallas Cowboy told all when he appeared on <em>Dr. Phil<\/em> in 2012, explaining how he lost the $100 million that he had earned throughout his career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172495 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America2-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"terrell owens\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Unfortunately, Owens placed his money in a series of bad investments ($2 million in electronic bingo, for instance), which capped off dramatically when the 2008 financial market crash happened, affecting millions of people. In addition, he lent a lot of money to family and friends, and today he still has to pay child support to four different women.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Michael Vick<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The situation Michael Vick got himself involved in is hard to discuss, and yet it\u2019s something that people will always sadly associate with his legacy. After playing multiple transcendent seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, it was discovered that the quarterback had gotten himself involved in illegal dogfight operations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172496 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America3-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"michael vick\" width=\"720\" height=\"522\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The Falcons then tried to recover the near-$20 million bonuses they had paid him in previous years, claiming he\u2019d used that money to finance his illegal activities. Eventually they recovered most of it, and one year later Vick was forced to file for bankruptcy. At that point he owed creditors $17.6 million \u2014 however, he finally managed to pay off nearly all of it by the year 2017.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Clinton Portis<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Sports Illustrated reported that Clinton Portis\u2019 eight year, $50.5 million contract with the Washington Redskins back in 2004 made him the highest-paid NFL player of all time. Seems like a pretty great start to a career, and everything went rather swimmingly for most of his time in the league. But there was strife looming around the corner where he least expected it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172499 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"523\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">His financial advisors didn\u2019t do a great job keeping his assets in check, and by year 2015 Portis had declared bankruptcy. In 2017, it was reported that he was living in a two-bedroom apartment in Northern Virginia. Portis reflected on his dealings with his former advisors: \u201cThe complication begins because you don\u2019t understand it. You don\u2019t know what they\u2019re saying, but you just get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>5. Tiki Barber<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Throughout his respectable career as a running back for the New York Giants, Tiki Barber made $25 million. By the time he retired, he was so beloved that NBC hired him to be a sports analyst and talk-show host. Alas, everything came crashing down after that, when it was discovered that he was having relations with Traci Lynn Johnson, a 23-year-old intern at the office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172500 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America5-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"tiki barber, nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"523\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Ginny Cha, his wife of 13 years, wasn\u2019t too pleased about that, and neither was NBC, who fired him under contractual grounds of a morality clause. In the hefty divorce settlement, it was reported that Barber was struggling to come up with money to pay her \u2014 and then of course, there were child support payments as well.<\/p>\n<h2>6. JaMarcus Russell<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">JaMarcus Russell is widely considered by football fans to be one of the biggest busts in NFL history. Coming off an exceptional college football stint at LSU, the promising quarterback was selected first in the 2007 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. That came flanked by a fat $61 million contract. The only problem was, Russell didn\u2019t seem to have that \u201cit\u201d quality in the big leagues like he did in college.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172501 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sporting-News-Getty-Images.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"569\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Although he was now rich, he couldn\u2019t really play with the big boys, and two years later he was out of the league. Now, you might think that at least he still had plenty of money saved up from the contract, but unfortunately, this would not come to pass. Russell\u2019s spending habits were said to be even worse than his playing habits, and he blew through it all surprisingly quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Ray Rice<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Ray Rice\u2019s first chapter in the NFL was a fantastic one, becoming the second all-time leading rusher in Baltimore Ravens history. But in 2014, after playing in the league for six years, his time to shine came to an abrupt halt. An elevator camera caught a disturbing video of him attacking his then-fianc\u00e9e, Janay Palmer \u2014 and that was the beginning of the end.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172502 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America6-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"ray rice\" width=\"720\" height=\"507\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Not only was Rice\u2019s contract with the Ravens terminated, but his endorsement deals with companies like EA Sports and Nike also disappeared. Then, of course, there were all the legal fees he had to pay, which basically ate away at most of the money he had left.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Mark Brunell<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Mark Brunell, the former quarterback and Super Bowl champion, made about $50 million throughout his impressive 18-year football career. Like many NFL players who ended up losing their fortunes, he opted to invest his money into various companies that seemed promising at the time. But out of the nine businesses Brunell poured his money into, five went bankrupt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172503 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hulton-Archive-Getty-Images.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Most notable of these losses was Champion LLC, a real estate investment company that suffered heavily from the market crash. The former football star also invested in a hamburger restaurant chain called \u201cWhataburger,\u201d yet another venture that didn\u2019t really work too well for him, leading him to declare bankruptcy in 2010.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Travis Henry<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">There were two main reasons Travis Henry was unable to hold on to his $20 million fortune. One of them had to do with child support fees that amounted up to an estimated $170,000 a year. This was due to Henry having had 11 children with ten different women. The other issue directly affecting his ability to maintain his finances had to do with illicit substances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172504 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America7-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl player\" width=\"720\" height=\"592\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">After failing multiple tests for illicit substances, Henry ended up being released from the league \u2014 but his troubles didn\u2019t end there. He was later arrested for using funds towards drug trafficking, leading to a three-year stay in prison. Years later, he was jailed once again for falling behind on some of his child support payments.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Dermontti Dawson<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Dermontti Dawson followed a fate common to NFL players whose bank accounts dwindled, having placed his money in the faith of companies that failed miserably. In Dawson\u2019s case, he\u2019d put his faith in real estate: \u201cI certainly wish things had turned out differently,\u201d said the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer to NBC Sports.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172506 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America8.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"870\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Dawson blamed the loss in large part on the withering \u201ceconomic conditions,\u201d but he also dug a bit deeper into how things went down. He continued, \u201cI own non-controlling minority interests in the entities which own the real estate, left me with limited options.\u201d In 2010, the former Pro-Bowler declared for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, due to the $69 million in liabilities he owed to business partners, with only $1.5 million in assets.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Chris McAlister<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Chris McAlister got drafted by the Baltimore Ravens as the 20th century was coming to a close, and in the coming years he showed the viewers of the new millennium how talented he was. A three-time Pro-Bowler, the cornerback eventually ended his NFL career having earned a whopping $45 million. By contrast, by the time 2011 rolled around, it was reported that McAlister was living with his parents.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172507 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America9.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">His folks were providing him with \u201cbasic living expenses,\u201d because he was already overwhelmed by other payments, which included his $11,000 monthly child support obligations. You might notice this amount is nothing compared to the millions he made, which goes to show just how big of a spender he was.<\/p>\n<h2>12. William Perry<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">William Perry\u2019s nickname \u201cThe Refrigerator\u201d might be one of the most recognizable of all time \u2014 and it reflected appropriately on the way he hulked over his opponents, easily tackling them. A strong defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the \u201980s, he made tons of money from contracts and endorsement deals. But things would later take a sad turn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172508 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America10.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"william perry\" width=\"720\" height=\"544\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Perry became a diabetic, developed an illness called Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome, and apparently got into some trouble with the IRS as well. In 2011, Perry announced to the world that he was broke. This was an unfortunate result of the mountain of debt he owed in medical bills along with his IRS payments. To add insult to injury, he was forced to auction off his beloved 1985 Super Bowl ring.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Luther Elliss<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The usual culprits were at it again when it came to former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Luther Elliss. He made at least $11.6 million during his time in the NFL in the late \u201990s, but by 2010 he was getting donations from his local church group. This was because he had declared for bankruptcy in 2009, after making some ill-advised business choices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172509 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America11.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Elliss explained the story of his losses to Deseret News: \u201cMost of it was bad investments, good money chasing bad money, trying to save it instead of cutting your losses. Before we knew it, I put up the houses and guaranteed the loans.\u201d Naturally, those loans came due, and the payments Elliss had to make to the banks sank him under.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Andre Rison<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Andre \u201cBad Moon\u201d Rison made such an impact in the NFL that he was offered a contract worth $17 million with the Cleveland Browns back in the \u201990s. As a five-time Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl champion, things were looking pretty good for the wide receiver. But as you probably can guess, his bank account would eventually shrink.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172510 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America12.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"567\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">It was reported that Rison spent hefty sums of money after retirement, including having purchased $1 million worth of jewelry. Eventually, the consequences of his countless years of spending came back to bite him. When you add the child support payments into the mix, a 2007 bankruptcy declaration was waiting for him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad_placeholder preallocate paddingbottom15\">\n<div id=\"leader-top-center-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"left relative\">\n<h2>15. Bernie Kosar<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">When Bernie Kosar signed a 1985 contract with the Cleveland Browns worth $6 million, he knew he should put it somewhere safe. The quarterback ended up entrusting his own father with the money, which to most people would seem harmless enough. However, this wasn\u2019t the case for Kosar, who claimed that his father instead used the money to buy cars and pay off his mortgage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172497 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Collegiate-Images-Getty-Images.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"bernie kosar\" width=\"720\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Between the money he\u2019d entrusted to his father, and other unrequited loans he gave friends and family over the years, Kosar lost around an estimated $15 million. By the time 2009 came around, Kosar filed for bankruptcy, finding himself nearly $19 million in debt.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Deuce McAllister<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">To most people in the world, $70 million is the kind of money that would last a lifetime, and even be around for future children and grandchildren to enjoy as well. But not so for former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister. He managed to jet through it all in one year. Yes, you read that correctly: $70 million, gone in one year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172511 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America13.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">But even after all that, he decided to start his very own Nissan car dealership. This new venture ultimately put him $7 million in debt. McAllister\u2019s car dealership eventually would end up filing for bankruptcy, leading him to later get sued by both Nissan and Whitney National Bank for the money he owed them.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Johnny Unitas<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Here\u2019s a NFL Baltimore Ravens legend from the \u201960s who was one of the first legendary NFL players to lose all his money. Also known as \u201cThe Golden Arm\u201d and \u201cJohnny U,\u201d he held the record for 53 years for most consecutive games in which he threw for a touchdown. Over the years, Unitas developed bonds with multiple business partners, undoubtedly hoping to grow his wealth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172512 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Archive-Photos-Getty-Images-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"johnny unitas\" width=\"720\" height=\"595\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Unfortunately, the opposite effect took place. Unitas took out a multi-million dollar loan to purchase a promising circuit board manufacturing company \u2014 but the company didn\u2019t yield substantial returns. In 1991, he was unable to pay the bank back for the loans they gave him, and he was then forced to declare for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Lawrence Taylor<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Before there was LaDainian Tomlinson, the original \u201cL.T.\u201d was Lawrence Taylor, often considered to be one of the most feared linebackers of all time. The former New York Giant and ten-time Pro-Bowler made an estimated $50 million over his career, an amount that should\u2019ve been conserved for many long years to come.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172505 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hulton-Archive-Getty-Images2.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"lawrence taylor\" width=\"720\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Unfortunately, Taylor was a very liberal spender, and it was also said that he had a big problem with certain illicit substances. This wore down his bank account, but the straw that broke the camel\u2019s back was the IRS discovering that he was committing tax fraud. Taylor had no choice but to file for bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<h2>19. Dan Marino<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">When Dan Marino saw a hologram of Tupac Shakur materialize at the Coachella Music Festival even though the rapper had passed away over a decade earlier, he got inspired. The legendary ex-quarterback of the Miami Dolphins decided to invest heavily in the company that produced the technology, Digital Domain Media Group \u2014 to the tune of 1.6 million shares, to be exact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172498 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AFP-Getty-Images-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"dan marino, nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"489\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">This company was actually founded by iconic Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron, and it had produced the special effects for <em>Titanic<\/em> and <em>Transformers<\/em>. Seemed like a promising investment, right? Well, not quite. The company actually ended up going bankrupt, making Marino\u2019s initial investment, which was worth $14 million, worth close to nothing.<\/p>\n<h2>20. Warren Sapp<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Warren Sapp is best known for being a Hall of Fame-caliber defensive tackle, winning a Super Bowl, and playing multiple seasons for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders. Unfortunately, another part of his legacy is what ended up happening to his $40 million fortune.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172513 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America14.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"warren sapp\" width=\"720\" height=\"549\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Let\u2019s just say that Sapp is one guy who enjoys his material possessions. From $6,000 worth of Jordan shoes, to a $1,200 lion-skin rug, to a $2,250 watch, he often used his paychecks towards lavish accessories. When he filed for bankruptcy in 2012, it was reported that he was $6.7 million in debt. Eventually he was forced to sell a lot of his assets, including his 15,000 square-foot mansion.<\/p>\n<h2>21. Charlie Batch<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Even while Charlie Batch was still throwing Hail Mary passes for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was already interested in investing his money. At the time, like so many other NFL players who followed a similar trajectory, he believed that his actions would ultimately help his fortune grow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172514 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America15.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Unfortunately, the two-time Super Bowl champion got hit hard by the Great Recession, and most of his real estate investments fell through. That left him unable to pay the mortgages either. In 2011, Batch had a handful of assets worth $2.3 million, but they were four times less than the liabilities he owed. He too was eventually forced to declare bankruptcy, after defaulting on 25 properties.<\/p>\n<h2>22. Raghib Ismail<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Nicknamed \u201cRocket\u201d, Raghib Ismail made his mark in the \u201990s NFL scene as a quick wide receiver and kick returner for multiple teams. Over his career, it was estimated that he made around $18 million. But a series of bad investments caused him to lose nearly everything. In the case of Rocket, he seemed to have a flair for the flashy businesses, including a knock-off Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 called Rock n\u2019 Roll Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172515 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Toronto-Star-Getty-Images.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"782\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">And then there was the cosmetic procedure he invested in, which was said to help people absorb oxygen better into their skin. He also put his money into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directexpose.com\/unplanned-movie-scenes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"movie (opens in a new tab)\">movie<\/a>, a record company, and a handful of other ventures. As you can probably guess, none of them panned out, and he lost almost all of his investments.<\/p>\n<h2>23. Mark Ingram Sr.<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Not to be confused with the active three-time Pro-Bowler running back, his father Mark Ingram Sr. was the wide receiver who helped the New York Giants win the 1991 Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills. He then got into his share of financial (and legal) issues when his career was up in 1996.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172516 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America16.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"mark ingram\" width=\"720\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"next_prev_on_img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Ingram got involved in a money-laundering scene and also tried to defraud the IRS. Once he got caught, he was sentenced to seven years in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directexpose.com\/hollywood-jailbirds-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prison (opens in a new tab)\">prison<\/a>. In addition to his sentence, he was obligated to pay $250,000, which took another hefty chunk out of his bank account.<\/p>\n<h2>24. Muhsin Muhammad<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Muhsin \u201cMoose\u201d Muhammad, an NFL wideout who enjoyed a successful career on teams like the Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears, proved to have far less success when it came to credit cards. It was reported that Muhammad ran his Visa Business Rewards credit card so deep into debt that Wachovia Bank sued him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172517 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Getty-Images-North-America17.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"nfl players\" width=\"720\" height=\"842\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">The two-time Pro-Bowler was forced to then sell his house to pay off this debt, leaving him with considerably less than he had before. However, he eventually managed to clean his finances up a bit, and was able to co-found Axum Capital Partners, a private equity firm where he works today.<\/p>\n<h2>25. Archie Griffin<\/h2>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Those who know their college football history will definitely remember Archie Griffin, a two-time Heisman Trophy winner for Ohio State (the only player ever to win it twice). However, he also had a stint playing in the NFL after he\u2019d finished school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172518 content_img \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.directexpose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Focus-on-Sport-Getty-Images.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"archie griffin\" width=\"720\" height=\"581\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\">Drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1976, he received a nice contract, but it didn\u2019t reflect on his impact on the pro field. In fact, he only scored seven touchdowns for the entirety of his seven-year career. Once he retired, he put the money he had into a shoe business. When that venture failed in 1982, he declared bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p data-qa=\"gallery_para\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mindyourdollars.com\/people\/broke-nfl-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mind Your Dollars (opens in a new tab)\">Mind Your Dollars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/category\/net-worth\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Go Banking Rates (opens in a new tab)\">Go Banking Rates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesportster.com\/football\/15-broke-nfl-players-who-are-poorer-than-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Sportster (opens in a new tab)\">The Sportster<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Players Who Lost It All And Can No Longer Afford Their Lavish Lifestyles Feb 27, 2020 By<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[349,129,1],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-24407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-suu-tam-collections","category-english-section","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24407"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24408,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24407\/revisions\/24408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24407"},{"taxonomy":"series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hahosa.com\/vnsalvation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/series?post=24407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}