Report: Redskins Will Place Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag on Kirk Cousins

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