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Sources: The franchise tag the #Redskins are using on Kirk Cousins will be a non-exclusive franchise tag.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 1, 2016
As @granthpaulsen is reporting, #Redskins using the non-exclusive franchise tag on Kirk Cousins. He can still negotiate with other teams.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) March 1, 2016
Remember: Non-exclusive franchise tag means #Redskins get two 1st round picks if Cousins agrees to a deal with another team
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) March 1, 2016
Not that there was any doubt, but have confirmed @granthpaulsen report that Redskins will indeed franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 1, 2016
If Kirk Cousins plays on the franchise tag this season, he’ll have the highest base salary for any QB in the NFL in 2016: $19.953M.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 1, 2016