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Aaron Francisco | Defensive Back

Team: Unsigned Free Agent
Age / DOB:  (29) / 7/3/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 207
College: Brigham Young
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Titans agreed to terms with S Aaron Francisco, formerly of the Lions.
Francisco was out of football last year after Detroit released him at final cuts. A 29-year-old career special teamer, he won't help the Titans on defense. Fri, Jul 20, 2012 02:42:00 PM

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Lions released S Aaron Francisco.

Signed a little over two weeks ago, Francisco was looking to make the Lions as a reserve defensive back and special teamer. Of his 23 career starts, 12 came with the Colts last season. He should be able to get on the field somewhere this season.
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 03:39:00 PM

Lions signed S Aaron Francisco, formerly of the Colts.

Francisco has always been overmatched when asked to play safety, so ideally the Lions will only use him as a special teams gunner if he makes the club.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 02:59:00 PM

Colts signed DB Aaron Francisco.

Francisco is a reliable special teamer, and he has experience in the Colts' defensive system. He'll add veteran depth with the secondary banged up.
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 06:19:00 PM

Panthers released DB Aaron Francisco with an injury settlement.

Francisco missed most of August with a hamstring injury. He's been a special teamer with the Colts and Cardinals the past two seasons.
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 05:03:00 PM

Panthers S Aaron Francisco has missed virtually all of camp with a hamstring injury.

Francisco is a reliable special teamer, but he's making it hard for the Panthers to keep him on the roster.
Wed, Aug 18, 2010 09:35:00 AM

Panthers signed S Aaron Francisco, formerly of the Colts.

Francisco, 27, made seven special teams tackles in eight appearances last season, but won't threaten Charles Godfrey or Chris Harris' starting jobs.
Mon, Apr 12, 2010 04:08:00 PM

Colts failed to extend a tender offer to restricted free agent S Aaron Francisco.

Francisco isn't a viable option in the secondary, but he can cover kicks. He'll land a job as a special teamer elsewhere.
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 04:16:00 PM

Colts signed S Aaron Francisco to a one-year contract.

Francisco can't cover receivers, but he can cover kicks and will likely hold down those duties for Melvin Bullitt until Bob Sanders (knee) gets healthy. Bullitt will start Indianapolis' first two or three regular season games.
Sun, Sep 6, 2009 03:10:00 PM

Cardinals released S Aaron Francisco.

The Cardinals special teams captain the pats two years, Francisco is best known as the player victimized by Santonio Holmes' game-winning touchdown grab in the Super Bowl. His $1.25M salary was likely a factor in his release.
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 06:02:00 PM

Cardinals S Aaron Francisco returned to limited practice Wednesday.

Francisco, a talented special teams player, has been out since spraining his knee and tearing a calf muscle in early November.
Thu, Dec 13, 2007 05:25:00 AM

Cardinals S Aaron Francisco suffered a right knee sprain Sunday.

His return was called doubtful. Francisco is Arizona's third safety.
Sun, Nov 4, 2007 02:27:00 PM

Cardinals S Aaron Francisco (knee) is expected to be out 3-4 weeks.

Francisco, one of Arizona's top special teams players, has a sprained MCL. LB Karlos Dansby is awaiting test results on his own knee, and hoping he only has an MCL sprain. Monty Beisel is Dansby's backup on the weak side.
Mon, Oct 15, 2007 04:19:00 PM

Aaron Francisco left Sunday's game with a sprained right knee.

He's scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, along with banged up teammates Kurt Warner and Karlos Dansby.
Mon, Oct 15, 2007 09:58:00 AM

Aaron Francisco has moved behind Terrence Holt at free safety for the Cardinals, as expected.

They aren't paying Holt $5 million-a-year to ride the bench. Francisco will resume his duties in special teams, where he is a highly effective force.
Mon, Jul 30, 2007 09:09:00 PM

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