Source: saintsreport.com --- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
by Sean Wagner-McGough Teams in need of a dangerous pass rusher aren’t going to be able to lure Melvin Ingram away from San Diego. On Monday night, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported that the Chargers filed paperwork to franchise tag Ingram. This move, like most franchise tag decisions, wasn’t unexpected. Last week, La Canfora estimated that there was a 75 percent chance the Chargers would tag Ingram. If he had hit the open market, he likely would’ve landed a monster contract given his productivity (18.5 sacks in the past two seasons) and his age (27). CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco ranked Ingram as this offseason’s top free agent. ... Ingram will have until July 15 to agree to a long-term deal with the Chargers. Otherwise, he’ll play under the tag, which is the equivalent of a one-year contract worth somewhere around $15 million. Even if they can’t work out a long-term deal, the Chargers ensured that their roster will boast a fierce pass rush next year in Ingram and Joey Bosa -- the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year... Full Story - CBSSports.com More franchised player news from CBSSports.com: Steelers place exclusive franchise tag on superstar running back Le'Veon Bell Cardinals officially place non-exclusive franchise tag on Chandler Jones Panthers place non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive tackle Kawann Short Giants use franchise tag to keep Jason Pierre-Paul off the market ...
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