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NFL players and owners have finally come together and officially ended the lockout. Thank you, BasedGod!
With all the NFL players without jobs for some time, many of the athletes resorted to some reckless acts and odd occupations to fend off boredom and keep the checks coming in. There was terrible rapping, acting, bull riding, and just about everything in between during the 130+ days of the lockout. From Ray Edwards taking on a boxing career to Roy WIlliams' marriage proposal fail to James Harrison ethering his teammates and the commissioner, we bring you The Most Ridiculous Moments During the NFL Lockout...
Tiki Barber Announces His Comeback
DATE: 3/8/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: N/A
COMPLEX SAYS: At the age of 36 and after four years out of the league, Tiki Barber filed paperwork to come out of retirement. Barber claims he's not doing it for the money, but reports say otherwise and dude's been getting roasted by former teammates ever since his announcement. Well, at least we know Tiki kept his running game up to speed during retirement.
Dallas Clark Goes Hollywood
DATE: 4/13/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Indianapolis Colts
COMPLEX SAYS: In a lockout job that we didn't see coming, Dallas Clark took a guest spot on "Criminal Minds." We think it's a good choice for Dallas since we know that with Peyton Manning, he's real good at taking direction. That being said, don't start making cameos in tons of ads like your quarterback. Overexposure is not a good look.
Rashard Mendenhall's Osama Tweets
DATE: 5/2/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Pittsburgh Steelers
COMPLEX SAYS: The most outrageous sports tweet of 2011 so far brought a lot heat toward Mendenhall. Many saw the running back's tweet as showing sympathy for Osama Bin Laden and openly supporting 9/11 conspiracy theories. We're all for free speech but don't be mad when it stops that endorsement cake from rolling in.
Ray Edwards Tries Out A Career In The Ring
DATE: 5/21/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Minnesota Vikings
COMPLEX SAYS: The Minnesota Vikings linebacker was already known for playing a sport where he was expected to dish out a world of hurt. During the lockout, he moved onto boxing, which was pretty much the same exact thing. Not gonna lie, this guy sure loves getting his hands on dudes. Pause.
Cam Newton's Justin Bieber Rendition and Freestyle
DATE: 5/23/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Carolina Panthers
COMPLEX SAYS: Dudes get the No. 1 pick in the Draft and think they could do whatever they want. Wrong. Being the top pick just means more cameras will be on you and they will capture fuckery like this. This kinda ridiculousness and Cam hasn't even signed a contract yet? Here's a rook asking for a helmet-to-helmet hit.
What Job Didn't Ochocinco Take On?
DATE: Various Dates
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Cincinnati Bengals
COMPLEX SAYS: The guy had more occupational epiphanies than a kid being asked what they want to be when they grow up. From WWE wrestler to trying out for Sporting Kansas City to giving advice on Twitter, Chad had us guessing the entire lockout what career he was going to pursue next. #nodaysoff #getmoney
Charles Clay Takes On An Odd Job
DATE: June 2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Miami Dolphins
COMPLEX SAYS: The ones that were hit the hardest by the lockout had to be the recent draftees who went from dreams of becoming a millionaire to the reality figuring out how to make ends meet for an indefinite amount of time. It doesn't matter to us that Dolphins' draft pick Charles Clay was cutting grass to get some money in his pocket. You gotta pay the bills somehow. #keepit100
Chris Johnson Attempts to Spit Hot Fiya
DATE: 6/3/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Tennessee Titans
COMPLEX SAYS: Jesus. Yet another reason why this lockout has to end ASAP. Players have way too much time on their hands. Chris Johnson may look like Ace Hood, but that's where the similarities end. From his terrible flow to classic lines like "I got so much act, I deserve an Oscar," this was about as bad as it could get. SMH, excuse us while try to stop the bleeding in our ears.
David Tyree's Comments on Gay Marriage
DATE: 6/22/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: N/A
COMPLEX SAYS: Saying same-sex marriage would lead to "anarchy" is pretty extreme. Saying you'd give up your Super Bowl-winning catch in order to impose a ban on gay marriage? Uhh...yeah, dude may have some deeper issues. We know both dudes are retired, but wouldn't it be interesting to see Tyree and Michael Irvin somehow settle this on the gridiron? #justsayin'
Roy Williams' Marriage Proposal Fail
DATE: 6/30/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Dallas Cowboys
COMPLEX SAYS: The Cowboys receiver proposed to his girlfriend Brooke Daniels through the mail by sending a $75,000 engagement ring, taped proposal, $5,000 for dental and school bill, and a baseball for her brother. The former Miss Texas USA turned down Williams but kept the ring causing the receiver to file a civil law suit against her. The two eventually settled the dispute out of court. We love white girls but this level of simpin' is unheard of.
James Harrison Take Shots at Goodell and Teammates
DATE: 7/13/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Pittsburgh Steelers
COMPLEX SAYS: The always outspoken James Harrison made headlines after roasting Roger Goodell and his teammates in an interview with Men's Journal. After saying he wouldn't "piss on Roger Goodell if he was on fire," Harrison continued by criticizing the play of Ben Roethlisberger and Rashard Mendenhall during the past Super Bowl. Yup, those blows to the dome (II) are already having an effect.
Ndamukong Suh Dances To A Katy Perry Song
DATE: 7/18/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Detroit Lions
COMPLEX SAYS: You know things are getting bad when athletes start dancing to Katy Perry songs. Suh has had a fairly flawless rookie season in the NFL but this was by far the worst he's looked since entering the league. Considering dude can easily kick our ass, that's all we're going to say about this video.
Kenny Britt Goes Between Britney Spears' Legs
DATE: 7/19/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Tennessee Titans
COMPLEX SAYS: The lone highlight of Kenny Britt's time during the NFL lockout was spent in jail for careless driving. Not good. Recently, he was seen with Britney Spears' legs wrapped around his head. We'll say dude is 0 for 2.
Stevie Johnson
DATE: 7/21/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Buffalo Bills
COMPLEX SAYS: From being one of the seven million people to remix "Marvins Room" (that's probably an approximate number) to getting a cake in the shape of his girlfriend's ass, Stevie Johnson is having one hell of a time during the NFL lockout. But hey, we can't fault the guy for living it up because once the lockout ends, it's back to playing for those terrible Buffalo Bills. Yikes.
Chris Kluwe Ethers Brees And Peyton Manning
DATE: 7/20/2011
TEAM BEFORE NFL LOCKOUT: Minnesota Vikings
COMPLEX SAYS: Not only was Kluwe's tweet calling some of the best players in the NFL douchebags pretty outrageous, it was also a prime example why kickers are only relevant when they fail. Word to Scott Norwood.
