Quarterbacks usually get all the credit when things go right, but when things go wrong? That’s when the fireworks start. And sometimes, when a QB decides it’s time to go, they make sure everyone knows how unhappy they are about it.
From cryptic social media posts to airing dirty laundry in press conferences, these signal-callers didn’t just walk out the door—they slammed it on the way out. Here are 16 quarterbacks who took the unconventional route and ensured their exit was anything but quiet.
16. Jeff George
Jeff George never met a sideline argument he didn’t like, and his time in Indianapolis ended with a whole lot of shouting. His exit was messy and moody, essentially serving as a warning label for future teams.
15. Jay Cutler
Cutler’s poker face was legendary, but behind that blank stare was a guy who was not above throwing shade. His trade from Denver came after some serious cold shoulders and passive-aggressive interviews.
14. Josh Rosen
Rosen didn’t stick around long in Arizona, but he let the world know he felt disrespected. Are you getting replaced by Kyler Murray after just one season? Yeah, that stung—and his comments afterward proved it.
13. Carson Wentz
Once an MVP candidate, Wentz’s departure from Philly came wrapped in ego and awkwardness. He lost the locker room, dodged accountability, and acted like he was too good for a QB battle.
12. Brett Favre
Favre’s retirement-unretirement saga became a yearly drama, and when he finally left Green Bay, it wasn’t on good terms. Joining the Vikings to stick it to the Packers was the cherry on top of a very petty sundae.
11. Cam Newton
Cam’s departure from Carolina was anything but smooth, with both sides dropping not-so-subtle shots online. When he signed with New England, his Instagram captions alone could’ve been turned into a petty documentary.
10. Kyler Murray
Deleting all team-related content on social media is the modern athlete’s version of slamming the door. And Kyler did it with flair, turning contract negotiations into a cryptic Instagram saga.
9. Eli Manning
Eli wasn’t loud about it, but his legendary eye rolls said it all when the Giants tried to bench him. That quiet, smug defiance when he took the job back? Beautifully petty.
8. Baker Mayfield
Baker has never shied away from drama, and his breakup with Cleveland was loud, proud, and filled with side comments. His farewell letter to fans felt more like an entry in a burn book than a goodbye.
7. Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy G never publicly trashed the 49ers, but his facial expressions told a whole story during those final press conferences. That half-smile, half-shrug vibe screamed, “Good luck without me.”
6. Deshaun Watson
Watson’s off-field issues clouded Watson’s exit from Houston, as he had already gone full ghost mode on the Texans. Sitting out while tossing shade at management was peak silent-but-petty energy.
5. Jay Fiedler
Most people forget Fiedler, but his exit from Miami was dripping in sarcastic interviews and subtle jabs. He acted like he’d been carrying the Dolphins on his back and wasn’t shy about letting you know it.
4. Robert Griffin III
RGIII’s fall from grace in Washington was dramatic and bitter. His cryptic tweets and side-eyes at coaching decisions made it clear he was ready to move on—loudly.
3. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers turned his Green Bay exit into an offseason soap opera. From darkness retreats to jabs about the front office, he made sure the breakup was more dramatic than a Bachelor finale.
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2. Johnny Manziel
Manziel didn’t just take the petty route—he set the whole map on fire. His finger-pointing, interviews, and general chaos made sure Cleveland would never forget him, even if they wanted to.
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1. Tom Brady
Brady’s exit from New England was icy and calculated, like a CEO walking out with a smirk. He skipped the farewell tour, took his talents to Tampa, and immediately won a Super Bowl—to make a point.
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