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(#17) Carson Wentz
Contract: 4 years, $128 million
Carson Wentz hasn't played a full season since his rookie year and signed a big contract extension in the summer of 2019. If the Philadelphia Eagles are able to win a Super Bowl without him as they did in Super Bowl LII why give him such a big contract? Wentz has talent, but he hasn't won the big games to earn a big contract as of yet.
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(#30) Dustin Pedroia
- 36
Contract: 8 years, $110 million
Dustin Pedroia signed an 8-year $110 million deal back with the Boston Red Sox back in 2014 and has had injury troubles ever since. A knee injury has kept him off the field since 2017 and looks to be the end of his career.
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(#4) Jacoby Ellsbury
- 36
Contract: 7 years, $153 million
Jacoby Ellsbury has been such a bust for the New York Yankees due to injuries that they are seeking some of the money back in what could be an ugly dispute.
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(#22) Jameis Winston
- 25
Contract: 4 years, $25.35 million
Jameis Winston was the No. 1 pick in the 2015 draft and is nearing the end of his rookie contract. The problem is that it seems due to his on the field struggles and off the field issues the Tampa Bay Bucs are already having buyer's remorse. Winston appears to be playing out his final year and looking to sign with another team this coming offseason.
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(#1) Joe Flacco
- 34
Contract: 3 years, $66.4 million
The Denver Broncos let Case Keenum go after the 2018 season and traded for Joe Flacco. They are now paying more money for less as Flacco was put on injured reserve midway through the 2019 season.
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(#29) Markelle Fultz
Contract: 4 years, $37.4 million
Markelle Fultz is a former No. 1 overall pick and has been paid like one, but unforeseen circumstances like being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome have left his performances on the court not worthy of his salary.
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This is very common that the salary of some professional athletes is too high, they have become world superstars with a high reputation and a lot of wealth. But compensation and benefits should be based on the importance of work, not entertainment. If other niche but vital sports star cannot get the same treatment and salary, then maybe one day, no one will want to pursue these occupations.
People who often watch sports news often see that athletes have signed contracts with super-high salaries, but the efforts of these top athletes are great, and there are also many athletes who won this exorbitant salary because of their negotiating skills. The random tool displays 34 of the most overpaid professional athletes.
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