Chris McAlister, once a star cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, made over $50 million during his career but found himself living with his parents just two years post-retirement. His lavish lifestyle, marked by extravagant parties and luxury cars, led him to financial ruin, compounded by costly divorce and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 support battles. Similarly, Adrian Peterson, a league MVP with earnings exceeding $100 million, plunged into a spiraling debt of over $12 million after falling victim to predatory lenders and excessive spending.