While every free agent signing looks great on paper, many of them have fallen flat. A select few of these signings have gone down in infamy while serving as cautionary tales for today’s general managers.
Next week, a slew of NFL free agents will sign with new teams. A few of these signings will lead to success for both the player and his new team. Unfortunately, just as many signings will be looked at as duds when the dust settles.
It’s safe to say that each of the NFL’s 32 general managers are hoping to avoid making a signing that one day joins the following list of the worst free agent signings in history.
10. RB Franco Harris (Seahawks): 1984
One of the greatest running backs of all time, Harris signed with Seattle after a contract dispute with the Steelers. The Hall of Famer had just 170 yards in eight games with the Seahawks after rushing for over 1,000 yards during his final year in Pittsburgh.
The Patriots paid Brown $9 million to catch four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown in one game. Off-field issues ultimately led to the Patriots quickly releasing the former All-Pro wideout after just one game. Brown later had temporary success in Tampa Bay before more issues led to his release.
8. Andre Rison (Browns): 1995
The cash-strapped Browns had to take out a loan in order to sign Rison to what was at the time the most lucrative deal for a wide receiver in NFL history. Rison, who signed a five-year, $17 million deal, caught less than half of his targets in what was a disastrous year for both himself and the Browns, who announced during the season that they were moving to Baltimore.
Rison won a Super Bowl with the Packers the following season after not making the move to Baltimore.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha (Eagles): 2011
Asomugha was coming off of three straight Pro Bowl seasons with the Raiders when he signed a five-year, $60 million deal with the Eagles. His…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-06 13:35:40
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