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Paea(6'1", 300 lbs, 26 years old) is coming off his best year as a pro, and was credited with 33 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 passes defended and 2 forced fumbles. Pro Football Focus also credits him with 47 pressures which was third most for DT/NT's last year.
The #Redskins are signing Stephen Paea more than $5M over 4 years
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2015
Ex-#Bears DT Stephen Paea gets $21M for 4 years and $15M guaranteed from #Redskins. Great deal for him; not worth as much in #Bears new 3-4.
— Bob LeGere (@BobLeGere) March 10, 2015
paea says he chose redskins over dallas, Detroit, Tampa Bay... more soon.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 10, 2015
Paea:"Other teams were offering me a little bit more,but the way Washington would use me in their defense was the reason I chose Washington"
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 10, 2015
Redskins think Paea can play both NT and DE in Barry's system.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 10, 2015
Washington add Paea https://t.co/seGqMFVg3f pic.twitter.com/0pifmG70qf
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) March 10, 2015
[UPDATE: 12:10 pm, 3/11/15] The Redskins have officially announced the signing
IT'S OFFICIAL: DL Stephen Paea (@PAEA92) signs his contract at #Redskins Park. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/Mjej2zZ9Yt
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 11, 2015
Get to know #Redskins' newest DL and first 2015 #NFLFreeAgency pickup Stephen Paea.
MORE | http://t.co/ImVJrs1GpA pic.twitter.com/IlnFef8l6k
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 11, 2015