A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Sat 9/1/18 4:24 PM

Francis was released by the Giants on Saturday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis was beat out by the likes of Kerry Wynn and Robert Thomas in terms of providing depth on the defensive line, but the former could have a chance to be claimed on waivers.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Wed 5/2/18 2:35 PM

Francis signed a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Michael Elsen of the Giants official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis has been in and out of the league since joining the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Most recently, he spent the 2017 campaign with the Redskins, where he saw his most extensive action of his career, tallying 18 tackles across six games. However, he was cut by the Redskins at the end of April, which allows the Giants to pick him up. Look for Francis to battle for a roster spot throughout training camp and the preseason.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Mon 4/30/18 4:43 PM

Francis was released by the Redskins on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Francis signed with the Redskins in November of last season, but with the team drafting a pair of defensive linemen this past weekend, including Da'Ron Payne in the first round, Washington looks to be headed in a new direction with their defensive front. Terrell McClain was also released Monday.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Tue 11/21/17 10:55 AM

The Redskins signed Francis to a contract Tuesday, ESPN 980 Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis previously spent a week with the Redskins in October, but didn't appear in a game. His chances of suiting up will be higher this time around with the Redskins playing their next game Thursday against the Giants and perhaps not having fellow defensive lineman Terrell McClain (toe) available for the short week.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Wed 10/25/17 8:23 PM

Francis was waived by the Redskins on Wednesday, Brian McNally of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis spent less than week on the Redskins' roster after being signed as defensive line Oct. 19. Former Ravens' offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom takes the 27-year-old's spot on the 53-man roster.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Thu 10/19/17 8:31 PM

Francis signed with the Redskins on Thursday, Stephen Czarda of the Redskins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis last played for Washington but was waived in December of 2016. With Jonathan Allen headed to injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury, Francis will look to add depth to the Redskins' defensive line.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Sat 12/10/16 5:50 PM

Francis was released by the Redskins on Saturday, Mike Jones of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Francis failed to make much, if any, of an impact for the Redskins this season and was released in order to activate offensive lineman Kory Lichtensteiger off injured reserve.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Sun 12/4/16 5:13 PM

Francis is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Francis was only promoted to the Redskins' active roster Tuesday, so his inactivity is likely a result of a coach's decision rather than an injury.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Tue 11/29/16 6:26 PM

Francis was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, Stephen Czarda of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After waiving long snapper Rick Lovato, Washington promoted Francis from the practice squad. The 26-year-old will serve as a depth defensive lineman, playing behind the likes of Ziggy Hood and Matthew Ioannidis.

A.J. Francis
IL/DT FA
Sat 3/7/15 10:33 AM

Francis (knee) re-signed with the Dolphins on Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. The 24-year-old Francis spent all of the past season on injured reserve with a knee issue. He should be healthy heading into training camp and will receive another opportunity to compete for a reserve gig along the Dolphins' defensive line.