LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that linebacker Brian Orakpo signed his franchise tender. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Orakpo (6-4, 257) returns after leading the Redskins in sacks for the fourth time in his five-year career in 2013 and earning his third Pro Bowl appearance. Last season he finished with 70 tackles (47 solo), double-digit sacks (10) and had his first interception of his career against Chicago, which he returned 29 yards for his first career touchdown.
