The Washington Redskins signed linebacker Pernell McPhee on Monday, the team announced.
Terms were not disclosed.
The signing comes a day after the Redskins confirmed they would not be re-signing linebacker Junior Galette. The team also lost pass-rusher Trent Murphy in free agency to the Buffalo Bills.
McPhee was released by the Chicago Bears last month. He was scheduled to earn a base salary of $7.2 million in 2018, which was too high for a player with only 14 sacks over three seasons in Chicago.
McPhee, 29, missed 12 games with a variety of ailments, including chronic knee issues, since joining the Bears. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 21 after trying to battle through a shoulder injury.
Before joining the Bears on a five-year deal that included $15.5 million in guaranteed money, McPhee played four seasons with the Ravens, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 draft. Overall, he has 182 tackles, 31 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and an interception in his seven NFL seasons.
ESPN's Jeff Dickerson contributed to this report.