James Francis profile, statistics and more

James Francis
#51 | Linebacker | Washington Redskins | Roster

Career Notes

1995
Suffered season-ending broken leg (fibula) in first quarter vs. Pittsburgh ... Prior in injury, Francis started each game ... 11 games played was his fewest since becoming a Bengal in 1990.

1994
Started all 16 games for Bengals, posting third-highest team total of 101 tackles ... Led Cincy LB's with 4.5 sacks and 7 passes defensed ... Played 95% of all defensive snaps, third-highest on team.

1993
Suffered strained groin in first quarter of season opener at Cleveland which limited him for the next three games ... Returned to full health near mid-season, and played 588 of 601 defensive snaps over the last nine games ... Moved from LB to DE in nickel sets ... Had key 4th quarter INT off Jeff Hostetler to preserve 16-10 lead and victory over the Raiders on Nov. 28.

1992
Posted career-high three INT, including 66-yarder for TD Nov. 22 vs. Detroit ... Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for game vs. Detroit.

1991
Started all 16 games for Bengals, finishing third on team with 68 tackles.

1990
Had an outstanding rookie season for the Bengals, with team-leading 78 tackles ... Had a 15-yard INT return for TD in win over Cleveland that clinched AFC Central title.


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