Update via Jason LaCanfora: LB London Fletcher's contract with WSH is 5yrs, but voids to 2yrs. The 2yr deal is worth $10.75M, with $5.25M fully guaranteed

And breathe a big sigh of relief. London Fletcher just announced on Twitter than he is back with the Washington Redskins

Redskins fans your captain is back! #HTTR #Resign59

— London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) April 13, 2012

Straight from the man himself.

More from Fletcher's Twitter.

Excited about returning to the Skins! The support I've received from the fans didn't go unnoticed!

— London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) April 13, 2012

The timing to this is the reason this deal was completed. The Redskins open offseason activities on Monday and wanted to have their captain back in time to take charge for that.

Update: Redskins beat reporter Rich Campbell tweeted that it's a two year deal for Fletcher. More after the jump

London Fletcher's deal is for two years, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Not sure about the $$. #Redskins

— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) April 13, 2012