Ricky Jean Francois signs with Colts
The 49ers are now 0-for-4 in re-signing their top free agents after defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois came to terms Thursday with the Colts.
The deal is reportedly worth $22 million over four years. Jean Francois, 26, will likely be a starter on the Colts’ D-line after being a key reserve for much of his three years in San Francisco.
A starting role opened up for him on the...
Colts sign Ricky Jean Francois (4y/22M)
The Indianapolis Colts have signed 49ers defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois.The Indianapolis Colts continue to make big signings. Ricky Jean Francois is the latest one. Jean Francois started in only 5 games with the 49ers, but saw the field a good amount rotating with Justin Smith and Ray Macdonald (the two starters). He also saw a bit of action at nose tackle. He has good versatility...
49ers sign Ian Williams to two-year extension
The 49ers made a move today that is shows it is preparing for life after Ricky Jean-Francois and Isaac Sopoaga. They signed NT Ian Williams to a two-year contract extension. The extension is worth $3.2 million, with a $1 million guarantee.We are very pleased to extend the contract of a young, talented player like Ian, general manager Trent Baalke said. He will have the opportunity...
Titans Express Interest In 49ers DT Ricky Jean Francois
The Titans have expressed an interest in 49ers defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois, a free agent who would give the team some serious bulk in the middle of the defensive line.
Jean Francois, who played at LSU, was a rotational player last season on a solid San Francisco 49ers defensive line. A 6-foot-3, 295-pounder, he lined up at nose guard and defensive end.
He played in...
Titans One Of The Teams Interested DL Ricky Jean-Francois
Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean reports the Titans have interest in free agent DL Ricky Jean-Francois.
Jean-Francois has quickly become of the hottest players on the market, despite playing a little over 300 snaps for the 49ers last season. NFL teams seem to think Jean-Francois is capable of being effective in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme, so his versatility could...
Packers Reportedly Interested In 49ers DT Ricky Jean Francois
San Francisco's Ricky Jean Francois is the latest candidate to surface as a possible replacement for injured Jerel Worthy in the Green Bay Packers' defensive-line rotation next season.
A source said the Packers have expressed interest in Jean Francois, who would become an unrestricted free agent March 12 if he isn't re-signed by the 49ers.
Jean Francois, 26, was...
Draft Profile: DT – John Jenkins
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DT Johnathan Jenkins out of Georgia is a player the 49ers could target at No. 31. With Justin Smith getting older and Ricky Jean-Francois and Isaac Sopoaga free agents, Williams is a perfect player to take over the defensive line for years to come. Click the tabs to see the profile from CBS Sports and NFL.com
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Ricky Jean Francois nearly injured before the game
Now this would have been a story, 49ers defensive end Ricky Jean Francois got so excited seeing his top-ranked LSU Tigers defeat second-ranked Alabama, he jumped on his hotel-room bed in his Washington D.C. hotel and nearly missed.
Can't you see the headline - "Defensive end put himself in...
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Jean Francois will be stopgap in middle of 49ers defense
(10-06) 23:47 PDT -- A former seventh-round pick, 49ers backup nose tackle Ricky Jean Francois says he's heard it all before.
He's too small. Too slow. And too weak.
On Sunday, it appears, Jean Francois will have the best opportunity of his career to show what ability he does possess.
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Ricky Jean Francois will be 49ers' stopgap
A former seventh-round pick, 49ers backup nose tackle Ricky Jean Francois says he's heard it all before. He's too small. Too slow. And too weak. On Sunday, it appears, Jean Francois will have the best opportunity of his...
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