At this time last year, wide receiver Mike Wallace was coming off the worst season in his seven-year career with the Minnesota Vikings. Wallace posted 39 receptions, 473 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. During the 2015 season, Wallace's snaps were reduced in favor of then rookie sensation and former Maryland Terrapin Stefon Diggs. Things were looking bleak for Wallace and the writing was on the wall for his time in Minnesota. After trying to work out a pay cut from his $11.5 million salary that he was due, the Vikings released the disgruntled receiver on March 7th, 2016.
Wallace was called "washed up" and a "one-trick pony" after his release.