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ChatGPT's top 9 from this list:
⚠️ Top Tier – Criminal Convictions / Major Scandals (High Infamy)
1. Aaron Hernandez
Why: Convicted of first-degree murder (2013), implicated in multiple homicides. Died by suicide in prison in 2017.
Infamy Level: Extreme – One of the most shocking downfalls in NFL history.
2. Eric Naposki
Why: Former NFL linebacker convicted of first-degree murder in a love triangle case (1994 murder, convicted in 2011).
Infamy Level: Extreme – Premeditated murder with a financial motive.
3. Donte Stallworth
Why: Pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter after hitting and killing a pedestrian (2009); served only 24 days in jail.
⚠️ Infamy Level: Very High – Fatal DUI case, highly criticized for short sentence.
4. Nate Newton
Why: Arrested twice in 2001 for transporting massive amounts of marijuana (over 200 lbs combined).
Infamy Level: Very High – Repeated serious drug trafficking charges.
5. Richie Incognito
Why: Involved in the NFL bullying scandal (Jonathan Martin case), multiple arrests, bizarre public behavior, psychiatric holds.
Infamy Level: High – Repeated issues on and off the field; widely seen as a locker room problem.
6. Antonio Brown
Why: Sexual assault accusations, erratic public behavior, altercations, legal troubles, and frequent team controversies.
Infamy Level: High – His talents were overshadowed by continued off-field chaos.
Middle Tier – Scandals, Controversies, or Questionable Reputations
7. Jonathan Vilma
Why: Central figure in the Saints "Bountygate" scandal (accused of offering payments for injuring opponents).
⚠️ Infamy Level: Moderate – Suspended but later had suspension overturned; still tarnished his image.
8. Jimmy Haslam
Why: Owner of Browns; Pilot Flying J company involved in a massive fraud case (fuel rebate scam). Haslam was not charged but was widely criticized.
Infamy Level: Moderate – Major business scandal with indirect NFL reputation impact.
9. Bill Romanowski
Why: Known for repeated dirty play, spitting on players, racist remarks, steroid use admissions.
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