The world of professional sports has a new, brash challenger at its gates, and he's putting his money where his mouth is—to the tune of seven figures. WWE superstar and social media titan Logan Paul has issued a stunning open challenge to every player in the National Football League, backing up his bold claims with a massive cash prize.
A Million-Dollar Bet on Himself
Never one to shy away from controversy, Paul used his platform to make an audacious declaration. He didn't just call out one player; he called out the entire league. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter asserted that he could defeat any NFL athlete in a sanctioned fight, specifically naming formidable stars like Cleveland Browns defensive powerhouse Myles Garrett and even legendary quarterback Tom Brady.
"If any of the football players want to fight, we can see what happens," Paul declared. "I would put any amount of money [on myself winning]. I would throttle Myles Garrett. It could be any football player... Come to the gym and let's see how it goes." To prove he's serious, Paul attached a staggering $1 million bounty to the challenge, offering the sum to any NFL player who can step into the ring and defeat him.
The NFL Fires Back
It didn't take long for the NFL world to respond. Almost immediately, former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell threw his hat into the ring with gusto. Taking to social media, Bell directly called out Paul, accusing him of "ducking" and proposing a fight during the NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh this April.
"Bro tryna fight an NFL player that's never fought before .. let's set it up bro, we all heard you say you can beat any NFL player," Bell wrote, clearly eager to test Paul's mettle. He wasn't the only one. Buffalo Bills standout offensive lineman Dion Dawkins also responded to the viral offer with a succinct and confident reply: "Sure why not."
Paul's History of High-Profile Challenges
This isn't Logan Paul's first foray into calling out elite athletes from other sports. His confidence stems from a legitimate combat sports background, having participated in high-profile exhibition boxing matches against the likes of Floyd Mayweather. Just before the Super Bowl, he was already engaged in a public spat with Tom Brady over the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, suggesting a simmering rivalry with the football world.
While his claim to beat the retired Brady might have raised eyebrows, his latest challenge targeting active, physical specimens like Myles Garrett represents a significant escalation. Garrett, a Defensive Player of the Year known for his freakish athleticism and strength, embodies the very peak of NFL physicality, making Paul's boast particularly bold.
What's at Stake?
Beyond the million-dollar purse, this challenge taps into the age-old debate of cross-sport supremacy. Could a trained, but relatively new, combat sports star handle the raw power and athleticism of the world's best football players in a controlled fight? Paul is betting his reputation and his wallet that the answer is yes.
The public acceptances from Bell and Dawkins have transformed this from a podcast boast into a potential real-world event. Bell, though retired, remains a phenomenal athlete, while Dawkins is a 6'5", 320-pound cornerstone of an NFL offensive line. They represent two very different but equally daunting physical challenges for Paul.
As the sports world watches and waits, the ball is now in Logan Paul's court. He issued the challenge and named his price. With two NFL players already publicly accepting, the pressure is on for the WWE United States Champion to officially "set it up" and prove he's more than just talk. Will this million-dollar showdown become a reality, or will it fade as another social media spectacle? Only time—and perhaps a signed contract—will tell.
