Original sentence: After five seasons with the Cowboys, new Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder pursued Sanders along with other high priced free agents Mark Carrier and Bruce Smith.Late in the 2002 NFL season Sanders contemplated a return to the NFL, specifically to the Oakland Raiders.Sanders played one season with the Redskins, having four interceptions before retiring in 2001.The San Diego Chargers claimed Sanders' rights and placed him on their Reserve-Retired List.With his rights still the property of the Redskins, he lobbied and received his release from the team and was waived
Edited sentence: After five seasons with the Cowboys, new Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder pursued Sanders' talent along with other high priced free agents Mark Carrier and Bruce Smith.Late in the 2002 NFL season Sanders contemplated a return to the NFL by joining the eventual Superbowl-bound Oakland Raiders.Perhaps to keep the balance of power in the AFC West and block a division opponent, the San Diego Chargers claimed Sanders' rights and placed him on their Reserve-Retired List.Sanders played one season with the Redskins, having four interceptions before surprisingly retiring in 2001.With his rights still the property of the Redskins, he lobbied and received his release from the team and proceeded through waivers