Top 10 Strangest NFL Contract Demands
Here are 10 of the strangest contract demands in NFL history: 1. Ricky Williams ' Incentive-Based Contract Demand: Ricky Williams' contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2002 was highly incentive-based, requiring him to meet specific rushing yard goals. This demand was peculiar as it put enormous pressure on Williams to perform at peak levels without guaranteed financial security. 2. Terrell Owens' Home Renovation Clause Demand: When Terrell Owens signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004, he requested a clause for home renovations, asking the team to cover the costs of refurbishing his home. 3. Deion Sanders' Baseball Clause Demand: Deion Sanders, a dual-sport athlete, insisted on a clause in his NFL contracts allowing him to play professional baseball during the football offseason, which was unusual for NFL players. 4. William Perry's Weight Clause Demand: The Chicago Bears included a weight clause in William "The Refrigerator" Perry's contract, requ...