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15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Dec 21, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) straight arms Oakland Raiders safety Gibril Wilson (28) at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) straight arms Oakland Raiders safety Gibril Wilson (28) at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports /

15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

No. 9: Gibril Wilson, Safety (6yr-$39M)

Gibril Wilson to the Oakland Raiders just seemed to make sense, especially after the Bay Area native played a key role for the New York Giants in a Super Bowl-winning season. In fact, Wilson played so well that many felt he was the unsung hero of that Super Bowl title, and he landed in Oakland with a massive six-year/$39 million contract.

Making him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, there was a lot of pressure on Wilson to key a Raiders secondary that featured one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in Nnamdi Asomugha. Wilson did his part in the run defense, racking up over 120 tackles in his only season in the Silver and Black, but he was downright atrocious against the pass.

All told, Wilson played only one season with the Raiders, as the team shockingly moved on from him, despite him bringing a big dead cap number. Wilson was a hard-hitting safety and while he possibly could have been brought back on a restructured deal, his one-and-done season in the Silver and Black after signing for nearly $40 million was definitely a top-10 worst signing in team history.

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