The New York Jets are trying to bring back defensive lineman Sione Pouha without having to place the franchise tag on him. Pouha has been a vital member of the Jets three-man defensive line, and according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets are expected to sign him to a multi-year deal before free agency starts.
Sione Pouha, New York Jets Near Multi-Year Deal
#Jets still expect to sign Sione Pouha to multi-yr deal b4 start of free agency, per sources. #NYJ not expected to use franchise tag on him
— Manish Mehta(@TheJetsStream) March 5, 2012
The Jets are not expected to use the franchise tag on Pouha, which could mean a deal between the two sides could come later today, prior to the 4 p.m. ET deadline for using the franchise tender. The seven-year veteran has been with the Jets since his rookie season in 2005.
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