The NFL has an uncomfortable history with players and legal issues.Of course, when you consider the vastly increased percentage of the population that plays American Football, and the fact that a lot of these young men are paid millions before they’ve fully matured, it isn’t the most surprising development.With that said, aside from the obvious moral implications and possible trauma for victims and their families, there is also the small matter of the fiscal cost of falling foul of the law during your NFL career.Players stand to lose contracts worth millions of dollars should they be jailed during their time in the NFL, as a number of individuals have already found out the hard way.A look at 5 NFL stars who lost big contracts due to legal troubles#5 - Michael VickNew York Giants v New York JetsMichael Vick was on his way to the NFL Hall of Fame as one of the most dynamic and explosive quarterbacks to ever play the position.The Atlanta Falcons felt they had their franchise player in the form of Vick, and duly rewarded the player they drafted with a new contract on Christmas Eve 2004.Vick signed a 10-year contract with the Falcons that was set to be worth up to $130 million. He was immediately the highest-paid player in the NFL, but disaster was just around the corner.Vick would lose out on the vast majority of that contract, with his 2007 conviction for running an illegal dog-fighting venture. This conviction would also see the Falcons lose the player while he spent two seasons in prison.By 2009, when Vick was released from incarceration, the former first-overall draft pick was cut by the Falcons, even though there was still four years left on his mammoth deal.Vick would go on to have multiple financial problems, as well as a legal battle with the Falcons over money owed to the franchise, even though he had signed a deal which should have left him rich for life.Complex Sports@ComplexSportsMichael Vick is no longer bankrupt after paying off his $17 million debt. trib.al/t09RAqj763163Michael Vick is no longer bankrupt after paying off his $17 million debt. trib.al/t09RAqj https://t.co/1e4giQanWs#4 - Antonio BrownTampa Bay Buccaneers v New York JetsAntonio Brown’s life spiralled out of control as soon as he left the Pittsburgh Steelers.While the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer has landed himself in even further difficulty as of 2022, the New England Patriots were, at one time, willing to offer the receiver a lifeline.Encouraged by Tom Brady, Bill Belichick made the decision to bring Brown into the Foxboro franchise on a one-year contract worth around $15 million dollars.With his chaotically-short spell with the Raiders behind him, this was supposed to be a chance for Brown to stay in the NFL.However, it lasted less than a month. Brown was released after it emerged that he was under investigation for multiple accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior.There was a further accusation of rape, and thus Brown was no longer attached to his $15 million contract in Foxboro.