Scottie Pippen was the most underpaid member of the legendary 90s Bulls teams led by Michael Jordan that won six world championships. Even though he was the “glue guy” and a critical part of their success, his contract was more appropriate for a bench warmer rather than an all-time great.
Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf isn’t quite as underpaid and unappreciated as Pippen was. Nevertheless, he is one of the NFL’s most underpaid players at an important position. Metcalf skipped mandatory minicamp this week in an unexcused absence as he heads into the final year of his contract. His cap hit is just $4,324,827 this year. To give you an idea of just how underpaid Metcalf is, here are 40 wide receivers around the league who will cost their teams more in 2022.