The New England Patriots have signed veteran defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois, according to a league source.
Jean Francois, who had two stints with the Green Bay Packers earlier this season, adds depth to a defensive line that is currently dealing with an injury to Malcolm Brown, a top contributor for the group. The 30-year old Jean Francois has played in six games this season, logging two tackles. He has previous stops in his career with San Francisco, Indianapolis and Washington, totaling 155 tackles and 12.