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.

Chuck Smith

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Chuck Smith was a top defensive end while with the Atlanta Falcons, whom he helped lead to Super Bowl XXXIII following the 1998 season. Smith left the Falcons as the franchise’s all-time sacks leader to sign a a five-year, $21 million contract with the division-rival Panthers. An injury-plagued 2000 season saw Smith play in two games and then retire following the season.

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