19 times the Dallas Cowboys took risks on troubled players

The Dallas Cowboys signed Aldon Smith on April 1, another chapter in the book of risky signings by the franchise.

Anthony Hargrove

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Dalla signed Anthony Hargrove, who was was involved in the infamous Bountygate scandal as a player for the New Orleans Saints.  Hargrove also has missed many games due to substance abuse problems earlier in his career. The team signed Hargrove on May 16, 2013 and released him on June 20.