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Franchise tag: Will the Saints use it on Drew Brees? The NFL's franchise tag has become equal parts saving grace and weapon for teams intent on keeping a player without signing him to a long-term contract. And this year in particular, the tag is being used like never before. Read full article >> Saints put franchise tag on quarterback Brees The New Orleans Saints have placed the franchise tag on Drew Brees -- giving them exclusive negotiating rights with their Pro Bowl quarterback for the next year. Brees has been involved in lengthy contract talks with the Saints and, without the tag, could have negotiated with other teams as a free agent. 49ers place franchise tag on S Dashon Goldson The San Francisco 49ers used the franchise tag for safety Dashon Goldson on Friday, giving them the right to match any offer Goldson receives from elsewhere. The move by the NFC West champions makes sure the team is compensated if Goldson -- who had been set to become an unrestricted free agent March 13 -- signs with another franchise. Bears place franchise tag on running back Matt Forte The Bears have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte, the team announced Friday night.The deadline to make the move was Monday afternoon.''It is not a surprise at all,'' agent Adisa Bakari told the Sun-Times in a message. ''Matt's a phenomenal running back, whether as a ball carrier or receiver. There are few players who share his skill set."New Bears general manager Phil ... Bears place franchise tag on RB Forte GM Emery: 'Matt is an important part of our football team' The franchise tag does not prevent the Bears and Matt Forte and his agent from continuing to work on a multiyear deal. A long-term contract can be signed up until July 15. Falcons place franchise tag on cornerback Grimes The Atlanta Falcons on Friday placed the franchise tag on cornerback Brent Grimes, assuring he will receive more than $10 million if he signs the tender. Grimes, who led the team with 17 passes defensed in 2011, is one of the most important names in an unusually large class of 17 unrestricted free agents. Saints put franchise tag on QB Brees The New Orleans Saints placed the exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Drew Brees on Saturday, the team confirmed to multiple outlets. Bears place franchise tag on running back Matt ForteBears slap franchise tag on Matt Forte — a $7 million raise The Bears have assigned the franchise tag to Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte, the team announced Friday night.The deadline to make the move was Monday afternoon.''It is not a surprise at all,'' agent Adisa Bakari told the Sun-Times in a message. ''Matt's a phenomenal running back, whether as a ball carrier or receiver. There are few players who share his skill set."New Bears general manager ... Saints place franchise tag on quarterback Brees METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints have placed the franchise tag on Drew Brees -- giving them exclusive negotiating rights with their Pro Bowl quarterback for the next year. Franchise roundup: 49ers place tag on Goldson The 49ers placed their franchise tag on safety Dashon Goldson on Friday.
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