These Are The Worst QB Contracts Of All Time
When you sign a Quarterback you are ready to take it to the next level. But sometimes, it backfires. Here are the worst QBs in NFL history to ever get the bag.
25. Sage Rosenfels
Somehow Sage earned 18 million in 12 seasons with just 12 career starts. At least he knows how to hold a clipboard.
24. Colt McCoy
He made over $20 million in his career despite only starting 30 games in a decade in the NFL.
23. Blaine Gabbert
Drafted 10th overall in 2011. Gabbert signed a deal worth $12 million and went 5-22 as a starter.
22. Jimmy Clausen
$5 million guaranteed rookie deal. It paid off big time, with 3 TDs to 9 INTs and 1 win in his career.
21. Kellen Clemens
Somehow he lasted 12 years and made $10 million in his career. He had a 8-13 record and just 16 career TDs.
20. Tim Tebow (Jets Deal)
The Jets traded for Tebow and his contract. They paid him millions for a handful of wildcat snaps.
19. Derek Anderson
After a good season with the Browns he signed a $24 million dollar deal and never lived up to it.
18. Brandon Weeden
Drafted at age 28 in 2012, he made $8.1 million and threw 23 INTs in two seasons.
17. David Carr
Houston's first pick ever signed for $46 million he was sacked 76 times as a rookie.
16. Josh McCown
At age 38, he signed a $10 million dollar deal with the Jets and went 5-8 as a starter.
15. Christian Ponder
Ponder found himself drafted 12th overall. He made $10 million but spent most of his time riding the bench.
14. Blake Bortles
The Jaguars gave Bortles a $54 million dollar contract extension after just one good playoff run in 2017. He then got benched.
13. Mark Sanchez
Despite leading the Jets to back to back AFC Championship games Sanchez contract was regrettable. He signed a 3 year $40+ million dollar deal.
12. Kevin Kolb
A backup in Philly, Arizona traded for him and gave him a $63 million dollar deal. He went 6-8 as a starter.
11. Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills Deal)
Buffalo gave him a 6 year deal worth $59 million in 2011. He was cut two seasons later.
10. Chase Daniel
Made $40 million despite starting just 5 games in his entire NFL career.
9. Matt Cassel
Cassel turned one good season in New England into a 6 year deal worth $62 million dollars. He went 19-28 as a start for the Chiefs.
8. Rob Johnson
Johnson signed a 5 year deal worth $25 million after 1 good game for the Jaguars. He went 9-17 as a started for the Bills.
7. Scott Mitchell
The Lions gave Mitchell a 5 year deal worth $21 million in 1994 after he was hot for a bit filling in for a injured Dan Marino.
6. Mike Glennon
Imagine paying $45 million over three years for Mike Glennon. That's exactly what the Bears did.
5. Jamarcus Russell
Drafted first overall in 2007 he signed a $61 million dollar deal with the Raiders. He lasted just 3 seasons.
4. Nick Foles (Post Philly)
After an incredible Super Bowl run. Jacksonville signed him for a stagger $88 million over four years.
3. Sam Bradford
Bradford made over $130 million in his career despite injuries, and inconsistency. He never had any playoff success.
2. Matt Flynn Seahawks
The Seahawks paid Flynn $20.5 million over 3 seasons after he had one good game with the Packers. He lost his job in training camp.
1. Brock Osweiler
After 7 good games for the Broncos he signed a 4 year deal with the Texans worth $72 million dollars.