Sean Gilbert is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on April 12, 1970, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played college football for the Panthers.
Gilbert was selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the third overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played for the Rams for four seasons, from 1992 to 1995, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1994. In 1996, he was traded to the Washington Redskins, where he played for five seasons, from 1996 to 2000. He was named to the Pro Bowl again in 2000.
In 2001, Gilbert was traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he played for three seasons, from 2001 to 2003. He was named team captain in his first season with the Panthers and helped lead the team to the Super Bowl in 2003, where they lost to the New England Patriots.
Throughout his career, Gilbert was known for his size and strength, as well as his ability to disrupt opposing offenses. He was a dominant force on the defensive line and was often double-teamed by opposing teams. He finished his career with 77 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions.
After retiring from the NFL, Gilbert became involved in various business ventures, including real estate development and sports management. He also became an advocate for player safety and was a vocal critic of the NFL's handling of concussions and other injuries.
In 2015, Gilbert was named as one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the NFL over its handling of concussions. The lawsuit, which was settled for $1 billion, alleged that the league had concealed the risks of head injuries from players and failed to take adequate steps to protect them.
Overall, Sean Gilbert had a successful career in the NFL, earning two Pro Bowl selections and establishing himself as one of the league's top defensive linemen. He was a dominant force on the field and a respected leader in the locker room.
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