Redskins sign defensive tackle Stephen Paea

By Jake Russell

On a day that includes blockbuster trades left and right, the Redskins quietly signed former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea.

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The four-year veteran was the 53rd overall pick out of Oregon State in 2011. His addition, along with Ricky Jean-Francois, adds youth to the Redskins defensive line.

Redskins do indeed get Chicago DL Stephen Paea, source confirms. @JenLada had reported they were close yesterday.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 10, 2015

The #Redskins are signing Stephen Paea more than $5M over 4 years

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2015

The news first came out over the last few days but has come to fruition with the new league year beginning at 4 p.m. today.

Hearing the Redskins are closing in on a 4 year deal with DT Stephen Paea. #NFLFreeAgency

— Jen Lada (@JenLada) March 9, 2015

#Redskins were interested in #Bears DL Stephen Paea from the beginning. He’s told people that’ll be his destination. They beefed up that DL

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2015

Paea’s stats peaked at the right time. He made a career-high 33 tackles and six sacks in 2014.

Paea had a career-best 33 tackles and 6 sacks in 2014. #Redskins #Bears pic.twitter.com/VaWs7qX177

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 9, 2015

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