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London Fletcher will return to Redskins on two-year contract

London Fletcher has agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign with the Washington Redskins.

The veteran free agent linebacker announced on Twitter on Friday: "Redskins fans your captain is back!"

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"Excited about returning to the Skins! The support I've received from the fans didn't go unnoticed!" Fletcher later tweeted.

Fletcher and the Redskins had been trying to hammer out a deal before the offseason program begins Monday, a team source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Friday.

Fletcher, who turns 37 next month, has been the anchor of Washington's defense for five seasons. He's never missed a game in his NFL career, having played in 224 straight since debuting with the St. Louis Rams in 1998.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.