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Raiders place franchise tag on S Tyvon Branch The Oakland Raiders placed the franchise tag on safety Tyvon Branch on Thursday, guaranteeing him about $6.2 million for 2012 to keep him off the open market in free agency. "We are pleased that Tyvon will return to the Raiders in 2012," Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said in a statement. Eagles franchise tag DeSean Jackson The Eagles announced Thursday that they placed their franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson. The Eagles, in a move widely expected, became the first NFL team this offseason to franchise a player. The deadline for teams to franchise one of their free agents is Monday at 4 p.m. Jackson, wearing franchise tag, is eager to extend Eagles career DeSean Jackson has said he believes he is a franchise wide receiver. His boast received backing Thursday when the Eagles placed their franchise tag on the breathtaking - and sometimes headaching-inducing - 25-year-old. Welcome to franchise tag Friday The deadline to put the franchise tag on players is Monday, but most teams will announce their intentions this afternoon to avoid any last-minute snags. Ray Rice #27 RBBaltimore Ravens 2011 STATS Rush291 Yds1364 TD12 Rec76 Yds704 TD3 The only AFC North player guaranteed to get the tag is running back Ray Rice. The Ravens will gladly pay him $7.7 million to keep him this year. The NFL's leader in ... Roundup: 49ers to tag Goldson, source says The 49ers plan to place their franchise tag on safety Dashon Goldson on Friday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Eagles put franchise tag on WR DeSean Jackson With Monday's deadline for using the franchise tag fast approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles moved quickly Thursday, announcing they have placed the tag on wide receiver DeSean Jackson. DeSean Jackson gets Eagles' franchise tag DeSean Jackson is closer to a big payday. The Eagles placed the franchise tag on Jackson on Thursday, assuring the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver of at least $9.4 million next season if he signs the tender. Jackson... Raiders place franchise tag on Safety Tyvon Branch The Raiders placed the franchise tag on strong safety Tyvon Branch on Thursday and in the process probably waved goodbye to running back Michael Bush. Branch, 25, is guaranteed approximately $6.2 million for 2012 (the... CSN: Eagles put franchise tag on Jackson Philadelphia is the first team to apply the franchise tag this year, using it on wide receiver DeSean Jackson. NFL: Eagles place franchise tag on WR Jackson The Eagles on Thursday placed the franchise tag on DeSean Jackson, ensuring the two-time Pro Bowl receiver at least $9.4 million next season if he signs the tender.
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