sentences:  The Redskins made Gilbert their franchise player, but rather than sign the one-year $3.4 million tender offer, Gilbert sat out the 1997 season.After the 1997 season the Redskins again made Gilbert a franchise player, this time offering a one-year contract for $2.97 million (the average of the 5 highest paid DTs).Gilbert objected and asked for arbitration saying the Redskins did not have the right to place their franchise player tag on him for a second straight year.