Redskins’ Gilbert to Sit Out Season

Defensive tackle Sean Gilbert, the NFL’s lone holdout, will sit out the season after the free-agent signing deadline passed Tuesday with the Washington Redskins unable to sign him.

As the franchise player, Gilbert was entitled to the average of the top five salaries among defensive tackles of $2.9 million. The Redskins offered more: a five-year deal that averaged $3.6 million a year and included a $5-million bonus. He sought $4.5 million per season.

The Redskins vowed to keep designating Gilbert their franchise player until he signs.

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