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.

Cody Parkey

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Cody Parkey was signed to a four-year contract with $9 million guaranteed that year. He went on to miss 11 kicks and was released by the Bears in March 2019 after the double-doink against the Eagles. However, $3.5 million of that was guaranteed for 2019 season, meaning the Bears were still paying for the man who many believe cost them their season.