Defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois announced Friday that he will not return to the New England Patriots in 2018.
According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, Jean Francois released the following statement through his public relations representative:
"I plan on continuing to play at the highest level. Hopefully I made a strong case for myself this past season. I did absolutely everything I could to help the Patriots during my short time there, and I learned that playbook immediately. It takes a special type of player and discipline to do that so quickly. My priority right now is to find a stable home where I can step in and make a similar impact for a few more seasons before I ride off into the sunset.