Ricky Jean Francois signs three-year, $9 million deal with Redskins

The Washington Redskins have signed veteran defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois to a three-year, $9 million contract that includes $4 million guaranteed. The deal is worth $11.25 million if incentives are triggered. Jean Francois was cut by the Indianapolis Colts this week. Jean Francois met with the Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Jean Francois was cut two years into a four-year, $22 million contract signed two years ago. Redskins general manager Scot  McCloughan was general manager of the San Francisco 49ers when they picked him in the seventh round in 2009. Follow me on Twitter: @RavensInsider Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun
Aaron Wilson
Aaron Wilson covers the NFL for National Football Post, his second stint at the Post. He has previously written for Pro Football Talk and FOX Sports-Scout. Entering his 13th year covering the Baltimore Ravens, he's a beat writer for The Baltimore Sun. Wilson has also covered the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

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