Redskins Use Franchise Tag on Brian Orakpo

BREAKING: Team has announced franchise tag has been placed on LB @rak98 – more details to come on http://t.co/jdM7y5Ys0H.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 3, 2014

The #Redskins and Orakpo have until July 15th to work out a long term deal or he will play under tag for this season. Won't sign it soon.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) March 3, 2014

Just got off the phone with @Rak98 ..He is very 'optimistic' about staying with the #Redskins long term. "I am relieved and happy."

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) March 3, 2014

Orakpo: "Hopefully we can get something done as far as long-term, but at least this is a step moving forward and not backward."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 3, 2014

It'll be interesting to see if Orakpo gets the $11.455 million OLB tag or the $13.4 million for defensive ends.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 3, 2014

I was told last week that Orakpo would be tagged as an OLB. Not sure why he wouldn't be. Has been a stand-up OLB for years. #Redskins

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 3, 2014

Great line by @ADBrandt on "Grant&Danny" right now: "Date him, don't marry him." On franchising players (1 year) instead of long-term deals.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 3, 2014