NFL Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Von Miller, Kirk Cousins and More

July 15, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

One of the biggest dates on the NFL's summer calendar arrives Friday afternoon, and it could have significant implications for a few teams.  
Players who have received the franchise-tag designation have until 4 p.m. ET on Friday to sign a long-term deal with their team. If the deadline passes with no long-term deal in place, a new contract cannot be negotiated until the regular season concludes in January.
In most cases, allowing this deadline to pass simply means dealing with a disgruntled player during training camp. But high-profile players have the ability to put pressure on their teams by threatening a holdout. 
Here's an update on where some of the notable players stand in their negotiations.
     
Von Miller, Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller is the most high-profile player who could be affected by Friday's deadline. NFL Network's Rand Getlin recently reported the threat of Miller sitting out the 2016 season ...

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