Sometimes, the only thing more unpredictable than an NFL game is an NFL press conference. When the cameras are rolling and the questions get spicy, even the league’s biggest stars can lose their cool.
From awkward silences to full-blown tirades, these moments remind us that not all interviews unfold as planned. Let’s count down 20 NFL players who went off on reporters—and made headlines for reasons that had nothing to do with the scoreboard.
20. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers usually plays it cool, but he has had a few passive-aggressive moments when the media gets a little too intrusive. He’ll smile through the shade, but the message lands loud and clear.
19. Richard Sherman
Sherman doesn’t hold back, especially if he thinks a question lacks respect. He once told a reporter, mid-interview, that they were “better than that.”
18. Cam Newton
Cam’s been known to throw some side-eye when a reporter rubs him the wrong way. One comment about a female reporter’s question remains a topic of discussion years later.
17. Bill Romanowski
Romanowski didn’t just hit people on the field—he verbally hit reporters, too. His temper didn’t stop when the whistle blew.
16. Terrell Owens
T.O. always brought drama, and the podium wasn’t safe either. He once snapped back mid-question and reminded everyone he wasn’t one to be disrespected.
15. Baker Mayfield
Baker doesn’t like what he calls “dumb questions,” and he has no problem saying so on the record. He’s walked out of interviews more than once after clashing with the press.
14. Jalen Ramsey
Ramsey doesn’t mince words when he’s got something to say—and reporters have felt that heat. If he thinks your question is trash, he’ll tell you straight up.
13. Dez Bryant
Bryant has had several testy media run-ins, especially when things weren’t going well on the field. One time, he even had to be pulled away from a reporter postgame.
12. Jay Cutler
Cutler’s icy stare and “don’t care” attitude didn’t win over many media members. He didn’t yell, but the snark was strong.
11. Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn’s whole press game was one big protest. From “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” to deadpan silence, he turned media scrums into viral moments.
10. Antonio Brown
AB’s off-field behavior has often bled into his interactions with the press. He’s called out reporters by name and gone on wild rants in interviews.
9. Bill Belichick
Technically not a player, but Belichick’s pressers are infamous. His grumpy one-word answers and eye rolls are a weekly media event.
8. Randy Moss
Moss could charm when he wanted, but he wasn’t shy about barking back when provoked. His “straight cash, homie” line came after dodging a fine-related question.
7. Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben has clashed with reporters over injury talk, criticism, and more. He’s gone from dismissive to downright irritated on multiple occasions.
6. Warren Sapp
Sapp treated postgame interviews like full-contact drills. If a reporter came at him wrong, he came right back, twice as hard.
5. Odell Beckham Jr.
OBJ hasn’t always appreciated the media’s focus on his antics. He’s blasted reporters for stirring up narratives and even stormed off a few times.
4. Eli Apple
Apple had some rocky years and didn’t appreciate being reminded of them. He once called a reporter “a liar” and refused to take questions.
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3. Keyshawn Johnson
Keyshawn could be charming or combative, depending on the day. When things turned south, he’d go on long rants that left reporters stunned.
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2. Jonathan Allen
Allen had a postgame moment where frustration boiled over, leading to a heated exchange. He later apologized, but the clip lived on.
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1. Tom Brady
Even the GOAT has cracked. Brady famously walked out of pressers, bristled at questions about teammates, and let his frustration show—usually right before reminding the room he’s got seven rings.
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