Tony Jefferson: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent Safety

March 2, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

The Arizona Cardinals reportedly gave free-agent safety Tony Jefferson an "original-round tender," which gives the team the right to match any contract he receives on the open market.
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Jefferson Reportedly Hit with Tender Before Free Agency Wednesday, March 2 Matt Miller of Bleacher Report reported the news Wednesday. Because Jefferson was an undrafted free agent, the Cardinals will not receive draft-pick compensation if he signs a deal they find unmatchable. This move simply makes the Oklahoma product a noncompensatory restricted free agent.
Jefferson, 24, made 78 tackles, two interceptions and forced three fumbles last season. He has started 15 games over the last two years, playing all over the defensive backfield and even some occasional linebacker. According to Football Outsiders' snap-count numbers, Jefferson was on the field for 72.2 percent of the Cardinals' defensive plays.
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