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Kirk Cousins Not Likely To Sign Contract Before Franchise Tag Deadline

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In a move that will surprise very few, it is being reported that Kirk Cousins is not planning on signing a long term deal with the Washington Redskins prior to the franchise tag deadline. The reports, which came via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, seem to indicate that Cousins will gain some leverage on the team in negotiations if he ends up being franchised again.

Because the long term deal option is now off the table, for the moment, the Redskins will have to decide whether or not to tag Cousins. It seems almost certain that they will tag the quarterback, but the key is that they will never be able to afford to tag him a third time.