One NFL player you wish never played for your favorite team

Washington Commanders: Albert Haynesworth, DT

An absolute monster who was drafted 15th overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2002 — after staring at the University of Tennessee — Albert Haynesworth was as advertised for the Titans. He was a powerful run-stopper who had 272 tackles in seven seasons.

He also started to rack up sacks in his final two seasons with the Titans, recording six in 2007 and 8.5 in 2008. Then, he hit free agency and there were several teams interested but the Washington Commanders were able to secure his services.

In order to do so, they had to pay him a huge contract as he signed a seven-year deal with $100 million. There were reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offered more but their loss in this bidding war actually ended up being a win as Haynesworth was a major disappointment for Washington.

There was a known risk with him since he was prone to getting penalty flags and even once stomped on an opponent’s face in a disgusting display which resulted in 30 stitches for Andre Gurode, but there also seemed to be a lack of love for the game from the 350-pound defensive tackle.

That showed through in Washington as he lasted just two seasons and had 53 tackles before being traded to the New England Patriots.

Clearly, there was some buyer’s remorse there and Washington had to be happy to move on as quickly as they did.