ESPN.com · Feb 28, 2018
Redskins don't plan on third straight franchise tag for Kirk Cousins
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Washington Redskins don't anticipate using the franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams said Wednesday that he doesn't think they would try and tag Cousins for a third straight season. The idea would be to then trade him, hoping to get more than just the possible compensatory pick they would receive in 2019.
The Redskins moved on from Cousins on Jan. 30 when they traded for Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith, a move the team can't discuss until it becomes official on March 14. Multiple reports after the deal stated the Redskins would consider tagging Cousins.
