Jason Hatcher signs with Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins have announced they have signed free agent defensive tackle Jason Hatcher.

The 31-year-old was on the market after the Dallas Cowboys didn't sign him to a new deal, despite an 11-sack 2013 campaign.

Washington have secured Hatcher on a reported four-year deal worth $27.5m (£16.5m), which will keep him at the club until the conclusion of the 2017 season.

Hatcher told KRLD-FM: "[The Cowboys] didn't show no signs that they wanted me back. I know the fans are upset. They should be.

"They have all the right in the world to be. But I made the right decision for me.

"If we could've made it work out, we would've, but I'm in a great place with the Redskins, a great organisation. I'm looking forward to getting back to football."

Hatcher had been with the Cowboys since the 2006 season.