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5 overpaid players ahead of the 2022 NFL season
#3 - Carson Wentz, Washington Commanders
Carson Wentz has struggled to find success over the last three seasons in the NFL. In the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded a massive 48 combined total interceptions and fumbles while accounting for just 49 total touchdowns. He was then acquired by the Indianapolis Colts via trade, despite his struggles with the Eagles.
While Carson Wentz significantly reduced his turnover rate, his play didn't translate to team success. He helped the Colts to just a 9-8 record and failed to make the playoffs after they made it the previous year with Philip Rivers as their quarterback. Despite all of the failures, the Washington Commanders traded for him, and his 28.3 million dollar cap hit ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
#4 - Leonard Williams, New York Giants
Leonard Williams carried a massive 27.3 million dollar cap hit for the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL season. It's the largest cap hit among all defensive ends and the tenth-highest overall cap hit among all players this season. A contract as large as his would imply highly high production and the ability to be an absolute game-changer.
Unfortunately, that hasn't exactly been the case for Leonard Williams at any point in his career. He accounted for a relatively solid 11.5 sacks during the 2020 season but hasn't exceeded seven sacks in any other season in his entire career. He's being paid like an elite pass rusher, but that's not who he is.
#5 - Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans
Ryan Tannehill carries a 38.6 million dollar cap hit for the 2022 season, the largest cap hit among all players this year. He has been relatively solid in his career with the Tennessee Titans, accounting for 94 total touchdowns and 27 interceptions across three years. Still, it's hard to justify him being the most expensive player against the salary cap for any given season. He currently has that title for the 2022 season.
