Indianapolis Colts
Ricky Jean Francois - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/23/1986 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 7th round, 35th pick by 49ers |
Smith's return for 49ers is far from a given
Our 49ers sources are from certain that injured DT Justin Smith will be able to participate in the playoffs.
Report: 49ers DE Smith has partially torn triceps
49ers DE Justin Smith has a partially torn left triceps, according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.
Smith's D-line mates come through for 49ers
After 49ers defensive pace setter Justin Smith was hurt in Week 15, Ray McDonald and Ricky Jean Francois came to the rescue.
Niners free agent Franklin willing to test market
With the 49ers and NT Aubrayo Franklin apparently differing somewhat on the former franchise player's current worth, we hear it's likely Franklin will test the free-agent market.
Report: 49ers NT Franklin to sign franchise tender
NT Aubrayo Franklin is ending his contract dispute with the 49ers. He will return to San Francisco on Saturday to undergo his physical and sign his franchise tender.
PLAYER NEWS
Less than 24 hours after adding Pro Bowl safety LaRon Landry to the roster, the Indianapolis Colts struck two more deals, this time landing San Francisco defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois and re-signing cornerback Darius Butler. Terms of the deals were not immediately available. The latest moves are intended to help revamp a traditionally undersized defense that has played a secondary role to quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and the offense in recent years.|||||||
Francois is a 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive lineman who some believed was the only free agent capable of playing all three defensive line positions in the 3-4 defense Indianapolis switched to last season. He's played previously for Colts defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.
