The Biggest Controversies The NFL Has Ever Seen

The NFL is no stranger to controversy, with each season seemingly bringing a host of new stories to the headlines. The twist? It almost appears as though fans can’t get enough, with the stories gripping the news, fans forgetting all about it, and everything returning to normal.

Still, the biggest controversies the NFL has ever seen are different. These are the ones that fans haven’t forgotten just yet - and they won’t disappear any time soon. Sure, plenty of coaches and players have been able to rebuild their reputations, but there are some stories you can’t shake, no matter how hard you try.

The Dallas Cowboys held nothing back when shaming their own quarterback

It can be tough when you feel like you’re the one to blame for a bad game, but what about when your own team turns against you? How about them taking that hate and plastering it across the internet for all to see? Sadly, that’s what happened to Dak Prescott when the quarterback lost to the San Francisco 49ers at the start of 2023. Sure, Prescott might not have been living up to his usual legendary play, but the fact the Cowboys blasted him on social media, stating he caused “self-inflicted wounds” for the team, didn’t sit well with most people. The friction between the Cowboys and Prescott has been no secret in the last couple of years, with many people wondering if this is the team’s way of saying they want a new quarterback - and fast. Amazingly, the post is still up, meaning only time will tell where things sit on the team.

People have seemingly had enough of Aaron Rodgers’ retirement saga

While the likes of wrestling rely on storylines to keep people coming back to the action, the same can’t be said for football. That’s partly why so many people want the saga that is the will-he-won’t-he that is Aaron Rodgers and his retirement to finally come to a close. The quarterback has been on and off the field a little too much in recent months, with plenty of commentators sick of discussing his latest reason for being MIA. Although he was once hailed as one of the greatest MVPs of all time, fans are starting to turn against Rodgers as his media manipulation continues. Now, some just want to see him out the door and off the pitch for good, regardless of what he really wants.

Tom Brady’s cryptic interview have seen people grow bored with his antics

Want another player who might have overstayed his welcome? Look no further than Tom Brady. The quarterback is a living legend and one who has earned millions of fans and a lot of respect during his time on the field. Still, the news that he’s retiring and then not and then retiring again is really starting to grate people the wrong way. A lot of that came during the NFL Wild Card Weekend when people were waiting to see how Brady would react during his exit interview. Would he retire? Would he be back to see another year on the field? Fans had no idea what to expect, but it certainly wasn’t Brady thanking the reporters for being so accepting. Most fans knew the season would be plagued by retirement rumors. However, with ESPN reporter Edam Schefter seemingly the only one to claim Brady handed in his retirement papers just before the Super Bowl in 2023, no one is really sure what’s going on anymore - and a lot of people have lost all care.

The Super Bowl LVII’s ending still has people angry

It’s perhaps no secret that the Super Bowl LVII in 2023 was one of the most enthralling and entertaining Super Bowls fans have ever seen - and then it stopped. For three quarters, fans got to see some of the greatest back-and-forth in the NFL, as no one knew who would come out on top. The Chiefs and the Eagles both had two of the greatest quarterbacks surrounded by some of the most popular and talented teams, which is why the ending still sits so badly with so many people around the world. The Chiefs seemed to have the win in the bag until Jalen Hurts had something to say. With just 1:48 left on the clock, a holding penalty that still causes great controversy today was enough to tell everyone the Chiefs were going to win. The Super Bowl was set to be one of the greatest games the NFL has ever seen and was on the verge of overtime until the wind was entirely knocked out of the game’s sails. The entire ending felt like everyone was going through the motions, and it was hard to beat the underwhelming feeling that gripped the stadium and homes across the nation.

The biggest controversies the NFL has ever seen have certainly been enough to see some names go from shining stars to the ones people want gone from the game for good. Whatever the case, it can be hard to shake the things that have upset so many fans over the years.