Redskins place exclusive franchise tag on Kirk Cousins
For the second consecutive year, the Washington Redskins have placed their franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team announced Tuesday. This year, the team used the exclusive tag, which prohibits Cousins from negotiating and seeking an offer sheet from another team. Had the team used the non-exclusive tag, Cousins could have sought an offer from another team, and the Redskins would have received two first-round picks in return if Cousins left.
Source: USA Today