NEW YORK (AP) – The Jets have placed the franchise tag on playmaking linebacker David Harris, the first time the team has used the designation since 2006.
Harris was voted the team MVP by his teammates after having 99 tackles and three sacks in his fourth season. General manager Mike Tannenbaum recently said re-signing Harris was a priority, and the Jets could still lock him up to a long-term deal despite placing the franchise tag on him.
By using the tag, the Jets must pay Harris the average of the top five salaries among linebackers. Last year, Harris’ position was worth about $9.6 million, meaning he could be in for a payday of $10 million or slightly higher.
The Jets last used the franchise tag five years ago on defensive end John Abraham.
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