Justin Tucker Franchise-Tagged by Ravens: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

February 26, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

The Baltimore Ravens locked up one of the NFL's most reliable kickers for the 2016 season Friday, as Justin Tucker was given the franchise tag.  
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Tucker's agent, Robert Roche, announced the Ravens' decision.
Although the franchise tag numbers aren't yet finalized, Tucker is expected to make roughly $4.5 million this coming season, per Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome foreshadowed the move Wednesday, but he also made it clear that a long-term deal is still the ultimate goal, per the team's official Twitter account: "We've had some discussions but we will franchise Justin if we do not get a deal done. Even if we do franchise him, we will continue to work to negotiate to try and get a deal done."
The University of Texas product was named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team in 2013, and he has continued to produce in the two seasons since then.

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