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Colts release Ricky Jean Francois in salary-cap move
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Colts release Ricky Jean Francois in salary-cap move

Published Feb. 23, 2015 8:39 p.m. ET

 

The Colts have released defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois in a cost-cutting move.

Indianapolis had signed Jean Francois to a four-year, $22 million contract in 2013. But the team on Monday chose to take the salary-cap savings of nearly $5 million. That could give the Colts more room to reinforce its offensive and defensive lines in free agency.

Jean Francois started 23 games and had 54 tackles, 5-1/2 sacks, six passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He played in all five of the team's playoff games during that span.

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This is the Colts' second major move this month. They already have released safety LaRon Landry and are expected to make running back Trent Richardson a free agent.

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