Ricky Jean-Francois has finally signed with the Detroit Lions, putting him on a sixth NFL team as he prepares for his 10th professional season.
The signing, reported Wednesday (July 25) by ESPN, comes several months after the former LSU defensive tackle was first reported to have agreed to terms with the team.
He quickly referred to that report in March as "fake news" and ultimately went unsigned until just before the Lions were due to begin training camp practices this week.
By joining the Lions, Jean-Francois reunites with coach Matt Patricia from when Patricia coached Jean-Francois as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator in 2017.