Joelle Fredman
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — (WMAL) The Washington Redskins announced that they placed an exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins.
This essentially guarantees that Cousins will remain with the Redskins for at least the 2017 season.
Cousins was tagged last season as well, making him the first NFL player to be tagged two years in a row.
“I want to be where I’m wanted and if they tag mean that tells you that you’re wanted,” Cousins said to ESPN 980. “They are not going to tag you or commit to you if they don’t want you. So if they tag me then that’s great and it means they want me back. Whether I sign a five year deal or a one year franchise tag, I’m going to feel like I’m on a one year deal every year and have to prove myself week in and week out. If they tag me great it looks like I’m wanted. If they don’t then that sends a strong message too and lets go look at our options.”
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