Damaged Goods
A person who has one or more major flaws
Example
Would you trade for Peterson?
No, he's damaged goods
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Damaged goods is a term that refers to a person who has major flaws. It is used to describe people with character issues as well as athletes in sports who get hurt often and/or off-the-field issues.
In general use, people use it when they are weary of someone's past decisions or experiences. It may be a bad childhood, sexual history, or any other negative or harmful experience.
In sports, especially fantasy sports, it is mostly used for describing a player who has some upside but also significant downside. It often is an injury that will likely decrease his production.