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Worst free agent signing by every NFL team of all time

By Mike Phillips

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 14: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Houston Texans looks to pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 14: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Houston Texans looks to pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – JULY 30: Wide receiver David Boston #89 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during practice in training camp at the Home Depot Center on July 30, 2003, in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – JULY 30: Wide receiver David Boston #89 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during practice in training camp at the Home Depot Center on July 30, 2003, in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /

AFC West

Denver Broncos: CB Dale Carter

It looked like Denver had made a strong move to sign Carter away from their division rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, in 1999.

Carter was an ascending star at cornerback but flopped in 1999 before getting suspended for the entire 2000 season due to drug use. The Broncos moved on from Carter in 2001 after getting just 14 games out of him in two years.

Kansas City Chiefs: DT Chester McGlockton

The Chiefs had high hopes for McGlockton, who had become a pass-rushing force from the defensive tackle position for the Raiders.

McGlockton signed with the Chiefs after making four straight Pro Bowls only to watch his production drop off a cliff. Kansas City dumped McGlockton after three seasons as it was clear he was in decline.

Las Vegas Raiders: WR Javon Walker

The allure of landing a big-play receiver proved to be irresistible to former Raiders’ owner Al Davis, who signed Walker to a six-year, $55 million deal after the 2007 season.

Walker played in just 11 games over two years, catching 15 passes for 196 yards and one touchdown. Oakland cut him after the 2009 season, paying out a total of $21 million in guaranteed money to Walker.

Los Angeles Chargers: WR David Boston

The Chargers tried to make a big splash in free agency when they signed Boston to a seven-year deal worth $47 million.

In terms of on-field production, Boston was fine, catching 70 passes for 880 yards and seven touchdowns in 2003, but he was moody and disruptive off the field. San Diego had enough, dumping Boston to the Dolphins for a sixth-round pick after just one year.

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