29 NFL free-agent signings that resulted in epic failure

Deion Sanders, Larry Csonka and Orlando Pace were among free-agent signings that did not work out for new teams.

Sean Gilbert

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The Panthers signed Gilbert to a $46.5 million offer sheet in 1998, which Washington did not. The Panthers gave up two first-round picks. Gilbert recorded 140 tackles and just 15.5 sacks during his five years.  Ooof.