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The NFL’s Most Overpaid Players In 2026 — One From Every Team

The 2026 NFL season is fast approaching, as all 32 teams are getting their rosters reloaded with new talent, new offensive and defensive schemes, and new contracts. Each NFL team has drafted new rookie talent from college and has signed and traded for a good number of veterans to improve its roster. However, each team may have overpaid for certain talent, failed to address other needs to improve their rosters, or taken massive dead-cap hits when releasing a guy who failed to live up to expectations. Here at TPS, we’re going to look at the worst contract at every position in the league right now. Which contracts are the worst for each team in today’s NFL? Arizona Cardinals: Signing Jeremiyah Love to a four-year, $53 million dealApr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Cardinals drafted Love with the third pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year, $53 million contract, which is extremely questionable, as Love hasn’t taken a snap in the NFL yet. Love had back-to-back 1,000 rushing yard seasons at Notre Dame, but the signing is a major risk, as the Cardinals could’ve used that money to address other needs on the team, and are still paying money to coaches and players who are no longer on the team.  Atlanta Falcons: Taking on the dead money hit from the Kirk Cousins contractKirk Cousins (Photo Via Imagn Images) The Falcons are taking a $35 million hit in dead cap money for the next two seasons because of Cousins. He did show flashes during his time in Atlanta, but was mostly inconsistent. This money could’ve been used to sign other talent the roster truly needs, like signing a WR2 to complement Drake London. Baltimore Ravens: Marlon Humphrey’s Contract from 2020East Rutherford, NJ — December 15, 2024 — Marlon Humphrey of the Ravens lines up Darius Slayton of the Giants in the first half. The Baltimore Ravens came to MetLife Stadium to play the New York Giants. Although Humphrey signed his five-year, $97.5 million extension back in October 2020, it’s considered one of the worst contracts the Ravens have, as his production has declined in recent years and currently carries a cap hit of $26 million. Humphrey will be 30 before week one kicks off, and cornerbacks and safeties typically slow down at that age. The Ravens could’ve used some of the money to address the issue long ago by signing a more talented offensive lineman. Buffalo Bills: Signing Bradley ChubbJul 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) looks during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Bills signed Chubb to a three-year, $52 million deal, even though he hasn’t made a Pro Bowl since 2022.  The move is very questionable, as Chubb’s production declined in 2025, and he’s also been very injury-prone, as he missed the entire 2024 season with a torn ACL that he suffered at the end of the 2023 season. The Bills could’ve spent less on Chubb and used some of the contract money to address other significant areas of need during the 2026 NFL offseason.  Carolina Panthers: Jaelen Phillips’ massive dealDec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) walks off the field after win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The Panthers signed Phillips to a four-year, $120 million deal, as it’s been viewed as a massive overpay for a guy who has had injury problems and hasn’t had a double-digit sack season yet. On top of that, the money used in Phillips’ deal could’ve been used for other needs, like a deep-threat wide receiver for Bryce Young to work with. Chicago Bears: Dayo Odeyingbo’s dealIndianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) walks off the field Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, after losing 24-6 to the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Odeyingbo signed a massive three-year, $48 million contract back in the 2025 NFL season, and he hasn’t lived up to his contract, as he had 21 tackles, a pass deflection, and a sack in eight games. If Odeyingbo doesn’t rebound in the 2026 season, the Bears would likely cut him and absorb dead money penalties, which could hurt the team moving forward in 2027.  Cincinnati Bengals: Boye Mafe’s dealOct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA;Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) runs off the field during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images The Bengals signed Super Bowl LX Champion Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million deal, with many saying it’s overpay for a guy who wasn’t a starter and had two sacks in the 2025 season.  The Bengals could’ve signed Mafe for a lot less and used the money from his contract for other defensive needs like secondary depth. Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson’s ContractOct 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images So far, Watson’s contract continues to be the worst contract for the Browns, which features an $80 million cap hit if they decide to cut or trade him. Watson’s on-field play has declined ever since he was traded to the Browns in 2022, and has not gotten any better. 2026 will likely be Watson’s last chance in Cleveland, as the team must be prepared to take the cap hit after the season concludes. Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott’s current contractSep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks at his helmet during warmups before the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Prescott signed his current extension back in 2024. However, it features a massive $74 million cap hit for the upcoming 2026 season, which will hurt the team down the road.  They won’t be able to build around him long-term, keeping the team in a middle-of-the-road position, instead of competing for a championship. Denver Broncos: Re-Signing Alex SingletonDec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Broncos re-signed Alex Singleton to a two-year, $15.5 million contract extension, even though his production in the NFL has declined in recent years. Singleton may have led the team in tackles in 2025 with 135, but he has a high missed-tackle rate, at 8.2 percent, and has shown limitations in the pass-rush, as he’s going to be 33 by the end of the 2026 season. Detroit Lions: Signing Cade MaysDec 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays (64) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Although the Lions signed Cade Mays is a low-risk move; he isn’t a true franchise starter, as he started in 27 of the 52 games he played so far in his career. He started in 12 out of 14 games for the Carolina Panthers during the 2025 season.  While Mays is good in pass protection, he struggled as a run blocker in 2025, earning a 58.5 grade on Pro Football Focus and an overall grade of 62.4. Mays isn’t a long-term solution for the Lions’ offense, as they need a true veteran center leading the offensive line beyond 2026.  Green Bay Packers: Re-Signing Sean Rhyan Green Bay Packers’ Sean Rhyan (75) blocks Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) while providing pass protection during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Similar to the Lions, the Packers had issues at center, but they chose to re-sign Sean Rhyan to a three-year, $33 million extension, even though he’s struggled throughout his career, and started in 27 of 48 games.  Rhyan also has a grade of 59 from Pro Football Focus and is ranked 31st out of 40 centers due to struggles in pass protection, allowing 27 pressures in the 2025 season.  Houston Texans: Re-Signing Ed IngramOct 5, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Texans guard Ed Ingram (69) during play against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin (38) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images The Texans re-signed guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension, but some see this as overpay for an NFL guy who’s been inconsistent with pass-protection in the past. The deal also restricts the Texans from signing other needs at the offensive line, even though Ingram had a decent 2025 season. The Texans are making a gamble on whether Ingram’s 2025 season wasn’t just a one-year wonder. Indianapolis Colts: Daniel Jones’ $88 Million ExtensionIndianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Daniel Jones signed a massive two-year, $88 million extension after playing well for the Colts before his 2025 season ended with a torn Achilles.  The extension has been called the worst contract of the 2026 offseason due to the huge risks, as Jones is still recovering from his Achilles injury, and there’s no telling whether he’ll replicate the success he had from 2025 into the upcoming regular season.  Jacksonville Jaguars: Retaining Walker LittleNov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Walker Little (72) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Jaguars re-signed Walker Little to a $40 million extension back in 2024, and recently moved him to offensive guard, where he’s struggled, allowing 47 total pressures in the 2025 season. Walker’s salary puts the Jaguars in a tight spot, as it has a $14.49 cap hit, which hurts the team from signing other significant needs like adding a new running back and finding a more talented offensive lineman. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Jones’ extension from 2024Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) takes the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Chris Jones is the defensive anchor for the Chiefs, but his $158.75 million contract extension, which he signed in the 2024 NFL season, is hurting the team from signing strong Pro Bowl-caliber safeties, as the team has to deal with his $44.85 million cap charge. Cutting or trading Jones won’t help, as the Chiefs would take a $64 million dead cap hit, which would further prevent them from building long-term success.  Regardless, the Chiefs will find a way to be successful in the 2026 season.  Las Vegas Raiders: Signing Tyler LinderbaumJun 10, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) looks on during an NFL OTA at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Raiders made a huge splash in free agency, signing center Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal to bolster their offensive line for either Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza. However, critics say the Raiders overpaid for Linderbaum, and his contract occupies about 8.5 percent of the 2026 salary cap, as the contract looks to be overpay, when they could’ve signed him for a bit less.  Los Angeles Chargers: Signing Charlie KolarMay 11, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar at press confernce during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Looking to add more pass-catchers, the Chargers signed Charlie Kolar to a three-year, $24.3 million contract, even though his statistical numbers have been pretty low in the few seasons he’s been in the NFL. Kolar is more of a run-blocker, as he provides little to the passing attack. Kolar scored two touchdowns with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025. The Chargers did sign David Njoku to a one-year deal, and he put up better numbers than Kolar did.  Los Angeles Rams: Davante Adams’ two-year deal from 2025Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during pregame warm ups before the NFC Wild Card Round game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Adams is a talented game-changing wide receiver who puts it all on the line. However, he’ll be 34 by the end of the 2026 season, and the team will take a $28 million cap hit from his two-year deal, making him the second-highest-paid player on the roster, even if he remains productive. The Rams could’ve used some of the money in Adams’ contract to sign some younger Pro Bowl-caliber receivers who are just getting into their prime or already in their prime.  Miami Dolphins: Signing Malik WillisOct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images After the Dolphins took on the cap hits from Tua Tagovailoa, Bradley Chubb, and Tyreek Hill, they decided to sign Malik Willis to a three-year, $67 million deal, which is a lot for a guy who was a backup quarterback. Sure, Willis will be coached by former Packers head coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, but he remains unproven and has had limited success, which will very likely not be replicated in “South Beach.” Minnesota Vikings: T.J. Hockenson’s contractNov 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) lines up before the play during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Hockenson signed a four-year, $63.5 million extension during the 2023 season and has seen a decline in production since then. Injuries have affected Hockenson’s performance in recent years, and he has not had a season where he topped 900 yards since 2023. The Vikings restructured his contract, which lowered the cap number to $5 million. The deal remains to be a massive financial commitment for a guy whose production has dipped. New England Patriots: Signing Julian HillJan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill (89) looks on before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Patriots didn’t spend much on Julian Hill, as he signed a three-year, $15 million deal with the team during the 2026 offseason. However, they’re paying a decent amount to a guy whose more of a blocker than a pass catcher. Hill hasn’t scored a touchdown in the regular season yet, and critics have said this is overpay for the Pats and that Hill’s performance is inconsistent and he has drawn numerous penalties in the league. New Orleans Saints: Chase Young’s $51 million dealDec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) looks up at fans before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Young signed a massive three-year, $51 million contract with the Saints in the 2025 offseason, but it’s still a risky deal, as Young has had injury problems throughout his NFL career. Young missed the first three games of the 2025 season with a calf injury, but had 10 sacks to end the year. On top of that, the deal has a cap hit of $9.6 million, which could be used on other defensive talent who can prove to stay healthy. New York Giants: Darius Slayton’s contractDec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Slayton signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the G-Men in the 2025 offseason, and he has not lived up to expectations, catching 37 receptions for 538 yards and scoring four touchdowns in 2025. Slayton hasn’t had a season where he’s topped 700 yards since 2023, and the Giants would have a $15.9 million cap hit if they chose to release him, making things tougher to sign younger talent.  New York Jets: Garrett Wilson’s $130 Million ExtensionNew York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) warms upon before an NFL Week 10 game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Wilson’s four-year, $130 million extension, which he signed back in the 2025 offseason, has proven to be disappointing so far, as he underperformed in the 2025 regular season, catching 36 receptions for 395 yards and didn’t score any touchdowns.  On top of that, Wilson was on injured reserve due to a knee sprain, and the huge contract limits the Jets from signing additional significant holes on the roster for the upcoming season. Philadelphia Eagles: A. J. Brown’s contractPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Brown was frustrated with the Eagles during the 2025 season and will likely be traded out of Philadelphia before the start of the upcoming regular season, even though he signed a $96 million extension in 2024.  However, trading Brown away leaves the Eagles with $16 million in dead cap money if the team trades him after June 1. Still, over $16 million is a financial loss for the Eagles, which hurts their ability to sign for other needs.  Pittsburgh Steelers: T. J. Watt’s $123 million extensionOct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) salutes the crowd after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension in the 2025 NFL offseason, which has a cap hit of around $42 million, making for a massive financial commitment for a guy whose stats have declined in recent years, making him one of the most overpaid Steelers. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk’s extensionSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Ayiuk originally signed a four-year, $120 million extension and suffered a torn MCL and ACL that year. Then, he was placed on the PUP list and later on the reserve/left squad list. The contract is disastrous for the team, as it leaves them handcuffed to a $29 million dead cap money, but could be split to $13.35 million in 2026 and $21.247 in 2027 if Aiyuk is traded or released after June 1. Seattle Seahawks: Rashid Shaheed’s extensionRashid Shaheed. Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Although Shaheed is a special teams player, he signed a $51 million extension during the offseason, which is a lot for a guy with low-volume offense, and limits the team from paying core players to stick around or acquiring new talent.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cade Otton’s extensionNov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs for a gain during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Otton recently signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Bucs, and is looking questionable as his receiving productivity doesn’t reflect the value of the contract, as he’s not an elite receiving tight end in the NFL.  Tennessee Titans: Alontae Taylor’s contractJun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) looks on during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Taylor signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Titans, which many are considering to be one of the worst during the offseason because of his high touchdown allowance in previous years, giving up 14 touchdowns in the last two seasons.  Washington Commanders: Overpaying for Odafe OwehOct 12, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) celebrates with fans after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Oweh signed a huge four-year, $100 million deal with the Commanders after a decent season with the Chargers. However, many have called the signing one of the worst contract situations in the league, as the Commanders likely overpaid for Oweh’s services, as he had one double-digit sack season back in 2024. 

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10 Most Overrated Quarterbacks In The NFL Today – 2026 Edition

To say that the quarterback is the most important player on the football field would be a huge understatement. The quarterback has always been an important position, but changes to the rules that favor the passing game have elevated it to new heights. Today’s NFL game runs through the quarterback position. But not every quarterback is built the same. Some teams have great quarterbacks, some have horrible ones, and some teams are blessed with quarterbacks who are more bust than boom. Let’s take a look at 10 quarterbacks who fit the definition of overrated. Who are the most overrated NFL quarterbacks in 2026? Tua Tagovailoa – Atlanta FalconsDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images If we’re making a list of overrated NFL quarterbacks, it has to start with Tua Tagovailoa. Throughout the 2019 season, the Dolphins on field play appeared to fit the “Tank for Tua” narrative, resulting in his being drafted 5th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2020. Since being named the starter in South Beach, Tua has been inconsistent at best. While he led the league in Passing Yards in 2023, with 4,624 yards, and led the Dolphins to the playoffs, he has not lived up to the hype.  A quick glance at Tua’s career stats does not paint an accurate picture of his standing in the league. Tagovailoa has a career record of 44-32, 120 touchdowns to 59 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 68%. However, over the last 6 seasons, Tua’s weaknesses have been repeatedly exposed, showing that the quarterback is nowhere near worth the 4-year, $212.4 million extension he signed in 2024.  In fact, Tua was cut by the Dolphins after the 2025 season and signed a 1-year deal worth the league minimum in Atlanta, where he will look to resurrect his career. Shedeur Sanders – Cleveland BrownsShedeur Sanders (Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) There’s no question that Shedeur Sanders is a talented quarterback. The problem is that there is no way he could live up to the hype that he entered the NFL with. Sanders had a very successful, but brief, college career. He played 2 seasons with Colorado, throwing for over 7,300 yards with 64 touchdowns. Entering the 2025 Draft, there was a lot of hype on the young quarterback, but it seemed that it was more a result of his father. Sanders is the son of Hall-of-Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, who is one of the best self-promoters the sports world has ever seen. Entering the NFL is tough enough. It’s made even tougher when you are the son of a legendary player. When the hype machine is factored in, the pressure to perform goes through the roof. What didn’t help Sanders was that he was drafted by one of the most inept teams in the league – the Cleveland Browns. In 8 starts during the 2025 season, Sanders flashed his potential, but the Browns’ ineptness held him back. As long as the young QB stays in the mess that exists in Cleveland, his hype will not match his performance, labeling Shedeur Sanders as overrated. Josh Allen – Buffalo BillsJosh Allen (Image Credits: Imagn) I know I’m going to get some blowback for this selection. Let’s start with the obvious: Josh Allen is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. The 4x Pro Bowler and 2024 MVP has led the Bills to 7 straight winning seasons, compiling a won-loss record of 88-39, with over 30,000 passing yards and 220 touchdowns.  Based upon his on-field success and wide-ranging endorsements, the 29-year-old quarterback has clearly established himself as one of the faces of the game. So how does one of today’s star players end up on a list of overrated players? One word: playoffs. In the case of Josh Allen, it’s a lack of playoff success.  Allen led the Bills to 5 straight AFC East titles, establishing them as one of the best teams in the league. But over that time period, Allen has failed to lead Buffalo to a Super Bowl appearance, including in the 2025 season when the archenemy Chiefs were absent from the playoffs. With their biggest obstacle nowhere to be seen, Allen was still unable to lead the Bills to the Super Bowl. Until Allen tastes postseason glory, he will remain on the overrated list. Kyler Murray – Minnesota VikingsKyler Murray (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) “With the 1st overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select quarterback Kyler Murray.” With that announcement came a wave of excitement and optimism in the Phoenix area. In hindsight, do you think the Cardinals regret that decision? How about the 5-year,$230.5 million contract they signed Murray to in 2022? Think they regret that decision? Despite being paired with other star players such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Zach Ertz, James Conner, and DeAndre Hopkins, he has led the Cardinals absolutely nowhere.  In the 7 injury prone seasons, Murray led the Cardinals to a 38-48-1 record. Much like another quarterback on our list (Tua), Kyler Murray was so bad in Arizona that the team released him in March 2026, and will still be paying him over $36 million in 2026 to suit up for the Minnesota Vikings. Maybe the Vikings will unlock his full potential, but based on the last six years, we’ve probably seen what Kyler Murray is. J.J. McCarthy – Minnesota VikingsSep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after a play during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images In 2022, the Vikings finished the season with a 13-4 record and a loss in the Wild Card round of the playoffs with Kirk Cousins at the quarterback position. In 2024, the Vikings, with Sam Darnaud under center, finished 14-3 with a loss in the Wild Card round. Minnesota seemed like a team on the brink of realistically winning a Super Bowl. In 2025, they turned the offensive reins over to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The 10th overall pick in 2024 came with a lot of promise and upside. Unfortunately for Viking fans, that is not what they saw. McCarthy started 10 games for Minnesota in 2025 before succumbing to a hand injury. His 2024 rookie year was also lost due to injury. The injuries and inconsistent play led the Vikings to sign free agent quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year deal. That’s the same Kyler Murray who the Cardinals are paying over $36 million to play someplace else. Perhaps J.J. McCarthy isn’t the saving grace in Minnesota and instead will be placed into the pile of overrated quarterbacks. Dak Prescott – Dallas CowboysSep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks at his helmet during warmups before the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images What do you call a quarterback who has been selected to 4 Pro Bowls, won an Offensive Rookie of the Year award, thrown for almost 36,000 yards with 243 touchdowns, has a 66.9 career completion percentage, won 83 games, and is the signal caller for one of the most popular NFL teams in existence? If we’re talking about Dak Prescott, you call him overrated. There is no denying that Prescott is talented… in the regular season. Postseason success has simply eluded the Cowboys quarterback. In 7 career playoff games, Prescott is 2-5. The lack of playoff success calls into question Prescott’s place as one of the highest-paid players in the game, signing a 4-year, $240 million contract extension in 2024. That deal will pay him an $80 million signing bonus and $231 million in guaranteed money. That seems like a lot of money to be paying a very overrated quarterback. Lamar Jackson – Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) Here is another choice for an overrated NFL quarterback that I’m sure will get a lot of pushback. Lamar Jackson is one of the biggest dual threats on a football field. His ability to throw and run the ball effectively has led to Jackson racking up multiple awards, including being named to 4 Pro Bowls, being named a 3x All-Pro, winning 2 AP MVP awards, and 2 Player of the Year awards, culminating in what is sure to be an eventual selection to the Hall of Fame when he’s done playing. But there is a black mark on Jackson’s resume. Like many of the other quarterbacks on our list, Jackson lacks playoff success. The Ravens’ signal caller has led Baltimore to the playoffs in 5 seasons, resulting in a career playoff record of 3-5. In fact, Jackson’s statistics across the board take a downward turn during the playoffs. Regular-season success with postseason failure lands Lamar Jackson on our list of overrated quarterbacks. And he may be on the move as well. Jared Goff – Detroit LionsDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) cheers up teammates on the sideline before a first down against Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, September 7, 2025. It’s kinda difficult to call a person who has spent 10 years playing quarterback in the NFL, starting 151 games, winning 90 of those starts, and amassing over 39,000 yards with 256 touchdowns, overrated, but here we are with Jared Goff. Selected by the Rams with the 1st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Goff went on to lead Los Angeles to a 42-27 record over his first 5 years in the league. He did steer the Rams to Super Bowl LIII, but did not have a great day on the grandest stage. Against the Patriots that day, Goff threw for 229 yards with one interception in the 13-3 loss, which is also the lowest scoring Super Bowl on record. In fact, the Rams would not win a Super Bowl until they traded Jared Goff to the Lions for Matthew Stafford. A former first overall pick, with regular season success and postseason failure, earns Jared Goff his place among the game’s overrated quarterbacks. Justin Herbert – Los Angeles ChargersJustin Herbert (Image Credits: Imagn) As a long-suffering Dolphins fan, a team that hasn’t had a franchise quarterback in over 25 years, I would gladly take Justin Herbert as my guy under center. In fact, the Dolphins had a chance to draft Herbert in 2020 but went with Tua Tagovailoa instead. We know how that’s turned out for Miami, but how have things been for Herbert in LA? Since entering the league, Herbert has established himself as one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL. Over his first 6 seasons in the league, Herbert has been named to 2 Pro Bowls and won the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year. He has thrown for over 24,000 yards to go along with 163 touchdowns and a win-loss record of 52-43. That is not a bad start to a career, but for the 6th overall draft pick, more has been expected from him. With Herbert under center, the Chargers have made the playoffs 3 times, being eliminated after one game all 3 times. There’s no denying that Herbert is a good quarterback, but in order to remove the overrated tag, he needs some playoff success. Joe Burrow – Cincinnati BengalsJoe Burrow (Photo By Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) This is another difficult selection for this list, as I like Joe Burrow as a quarterback and would gladly take him on my favorite team. Since entering the league during the 2020 season, Burrow has established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the league. However, there’s one problem with that ranking – Burrow’s hasn’t done enough to warrant that level of regard. Sure, he has a winning record of 43-33-1 with a 68.5 completion percentage, over 20,000 yards thrown, and 157 touchdowns. Now for the negatives. Over the last 5 seasons, Burrow has missed multiple games due to injury, although that has allowed him to win 2 Comeback Player of the Year awards, and has not led the Bengals to playoff success. While he does hold a 5-2 career playoff record, Burrow has not led Cincy to Super Bowl success. In fact, during his only Super Bowl appearance to date, Burrow threw for 263 yards but was sacked 7 times in the loss to the Rams. It will take some playoff success to remove Joe Burrow from this list.

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2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Draft Analysis: Late-Round Picks, Fliers, and Best-Ball Targets

The fantasy football running back pool still has value after the starters, but late-round picks, deep sleepers, and best-ball targets require the right expectations. Here's how all the notables stack up.

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2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Draft Analysis: Starting Candidates

The 2026 fantasy football running back pool starts with backs who can deliver starter or flex value through dependable volume, receiving work, and scoring chances. Let's examine how they stack up.

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Bengals game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 season. Cincinnati made some aggressive moves to upgrade their defense during the offseason. The biggest move was trading for DT Dexter Lawrence to significantly improve the interior of their defensive line. But the Bengals also signed some key pieces during NFL free agency, including edge […] The post Bengals game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Panthers radio voice Bill Rosinski on his viral post that ‘really struck a chord with people’

Bill Rosinski posted a rejection notice on social media late last week because he found it funny. He never expected it to go viral. Rosinski, the original radio voice of the Carolina Panthers, applied for the open play-by-play position with the Baltimore Ravens. He didn’t get an interview. Instead, the 72-year-old received a form rejection…

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1 Ravens rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp is in the books for the upcoming 2026 NFL season as an incoming crop of players got a chance to display their talent in front of the coaching staff. 11 of those players were draft picks as the Raves went heavy on offense (seven picks) and focused on building protection around […] The post 1 Ravens rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Football Quarterback Draft Analysis: Top Starting QBs for 2026

Quarterback is deep, but settling for “good enough” can still leave points on the board. These 2026 targets bring starter-level upside without forcing a bad draft-day price.

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Ravens K Tyler Loop Enters Summer As ‘Most Scrutinized’ Player

Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop experienced the ups and downs of what it means to be an NFL kicker. As the franchise restructured in the offseason, they chose to keep the kicker. Yes, the same kicker, who missed in the last game of the season, preventing the Ravens from making the postseason. However, Loop kept […] The post Ravens K Tyler Loop Enters Summer As ‘Most Scrutinized’ Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lions Named Landing Spot For Former NFL 1st Overall Pick

It’s been a busy offseason for Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, who has not only made several additions to the team via free agency but also through some shrewd selections in the 2026 NFL Draft late last month.Additionally, he’s gotten all of his draft selections officially signed to deals, while also announcing a new […] The post Lions Named Landing Spot For Former NFL 1st Overall Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Announces Personal News

Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns is entering his second season in the NFL. Sanders was selected by the Browns with the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, though many expected him to be drafted much earlier. The 6-foot-2 quarterback made his debut in Week 11 against the ...

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Longtime NFL announcer gets form rejection letter from Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are taking the unusual step of opening up a public application process for their next radio play-by-play announcer. And it has produced at least one unusual result. Earlier this spring, longtime Ravens voice Gerry Sandusky announced his retirement from the position, leaving an opening after 20 seasons behind the mic. The Ravens…

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Adam Schefter Addresses if the Patriots Are the Only Team After A.J. Brown

There has recently been a series of rumors that the New England Patriots aren’t the only team in on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. In fact, several teams have been rumored to have some interest in the star pass catcher.Most of those rumors have stemmed from Philadelphia-based media. It was after appearing on a […] The post Adam Schefter Addresses if the Patriots Are the Only Team After A.J. Brown appeared first on HEAVY.

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