5 Contracts NFL Teams Already Regret 2 Weeks Into 2026 Season

Key Points:

• Several high-profile NFL contracts from the 2026 free agency period are already underperforming, with key players delivering poor performances in consecutive weeks, raising concerns about their value to their teams.
• QB Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite signing a three-year, $165 million extension, is struggling with career-low yards per attempt, turnovers, and sacks, contributing to the team's 0-2 start.
• RB Travis Etienne Jr., signed by the New Orleans Saints for four years and $48 million, has regressed significantly, with limited rushing yards and touchdowns, and his workload is being reduced due to competition and performance issues.
• WR Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts, on a four-year, $114 million extension, is battling a persistent heel injury that threatens his ability to meet the high expectations set by his contract, potentially impacting the Colts' offensive depth.
• WR Wan'Dale Robinson (Tennessee Titans) and TE Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) are also underperforming relative to their lucrative contracts, with Robinson struggling to build chemistry with his quarterback and Pitts being a non-factor in a weak passing offense, further fueling doubts about these investments.