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Here is a list of the 25 most hated players ever to put on a uniform on a Sunday. Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment and let us know!
Jack Tatum
Unknown Date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oakland Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum (31) on the sidelines. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
They didn’t call him “The Assassin” for no reason; he ended Derek Stingley’s career with a dirty hit.
Shawne Merriman
Oct 21, 2012; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman (56) on the sideline during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Titans beat the Bills 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
His “Lights Out” dance annoyed fans and opponents alike
Conrad Dobler
Nov 6, 1977; Bloomington, MN, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals guard Conrad Dobler (66) on the sideline against the Minnesota Vikings at Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Arguably one of the dirtiest Offensive Lineman to ever play the game
Brian Bosworth
Nov 9, 1987; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth (55) in action against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
The “Boz” was despised by virtually everyone not from the state of Oklahoma
James Harrison
Former Steeler and Hall of Honor inductee James Harrison smiles during the Hall of Honor ceremony which took place during halftime of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 2023.
A cheap-shot artist of the highest order
Michael Irvin
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Michael Irvin #88 of the Dallas Cowboys in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game December 23, 1990 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Irvin played for the Cowboys from 1988-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
The “Playmaker” didn’t know how to keep his mouth shut
Jay Cutler
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks to pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Might be one of the least like quarterbacks of all time
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders #21, Wide Receiver for the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touch down in the end zone during their National Football Conference East Division game against the New York Giants on 21st September 1998 at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The Dallas Cowboys won the game 31 – 7.(Photo by Al Bello/Allsport/Getty Images)
“Prime Time” found a way to be arrogant every time he made an interception or scored a special teams TD
Ben Roethlisberger
FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 10: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Fans loved to boo Big Ben due to his off-field issues
Ndamukong Suh
Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) walks onto the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Voted as the league’s dirtiest player on more than one occasion
Brett Favre
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 26: Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXI January 26, 1997 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana . The Packers won the game 35-21. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
People hated his “Drama Queen” antics
Pacman Jones
Aug 30, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Adam Jones (20) against the Arizona Cardinals during a pre season game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Too many altercations and suspensions to mention
Chad Ochocinco
CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 24: Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs for a touchdown in the second quarter during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at Paul Brown Stadium on December 24, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Clashed with teammates and opponents alike
Antonio Brown
Dec 9, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) before the start of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Never could stay in one place after he left Pittsburgh
Bill Romanowski
Jan 25, 1998; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski (53) reacts on the field against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Known for his late and dirty hits
Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo gets off a pass during the first quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
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Made many critical mistakes in high pressure moments
Cortland Finnegan
No. 12-Cortland Finnegan: Tennessee Titans punt returner Finnegan (31) is being tackle by Green Bay Packers’ Noah Herron during the first quarter at LP Field Aug. 30, 2007.
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Polled as a dirty player by the rest of the league multiple times
Albert Haynesworth
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth warms up before the kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC Divisional playoff game at LP Field in Nashville Jan. 10, 2009.
Tackle Demands Top Dollars
Stomped on a Dallas OL causing him to receive 30 stitches
Richie Incognito
Aug 18, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Las Vegas Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) interacts with Los Angeles Rams vice president of communications Artis Twyman during a joint practice. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Known as much for bullying as being dirty
Chuck Cecil
Overly vicious hitter
Lyle Alzado
Sep 25, 1983; Denver, CO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oakland Raiders defensive end Lyle Alzado (77) in action against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
The league created a Lyle Alzado Rule which said that players couldn’t rip their opponents helmets off
Terrell Owens
IRVING, TX – OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates his third touchdown against the Houston Texans on October 15, 2006 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Texans 34-6. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Was a disruptive locker room presence
Rodney Harrison
Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree (85) make the catch over New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium. New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots with a final of 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Multiple fines due to his illegal hits
Aaron Rodgers
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Virtually everyone in the league has hated Rodgers at one point
Tom Brady
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Hated due to Spygate, Deflategate, and his Dominance
