10 NFL Stars That Went Completely Broke

4. Mark Brunell - Career Earnings: $50m

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell looks back to the field as he prepares to walk back to the team locker room after warmingup prior to the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Landove
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Mark Brunell was off to a good start after leaving the NFL, with a good stake in a profitable real estate business, as well as stakes in numerous Whataburger franchises throughout Florida. But in 2010, it all came crashing down. Brunell was worse than broke, defaulting on several loans and gathering massive debt.

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