The Arizona Cardinals will not use the franchise tag on linebacker Haason Reddick ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to ESPN'sAdam Schefter, allowing him to become a free agent.
The news was largely expected after the Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract with J.J. Watt.
After struggling his first three NFL seasons, Reddick broke out in 2020, recording 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. He had just 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in his first three seasons.
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