Redskins Sign DT Stephen Paea to 4 Year Deal, $21 Million Deal

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