DT Haloti Ngata won’t be leaving Baltimore anytime soon. The Ravens announced they’ve applied the franchise tag to the defensive tackle. The franchise tag number in 2011 for defensive tackles is expected to be over $12 million (thanks, Albert Haynesworth).
Haloti Ngata Given Franchise Tag By Baltimore Ravens
This is one of the least surprising moves the Ravens have made. It was reported last week that the Ravens would “no doubt” issue the franchise tag to Ngata. Both sides are expected to work on a long-term contract extension once a new CBA is in place, according to the Ravens release.
There’s no doubt Ngata is one of the most important players on one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Ravens drafted him 13th overall in the 2006 NFL draft and since then have allowed just 31 rushing touchdowns, which is second least in the NFL during that time and have never ranked below fifth in rushing yards allowed.
The NFL says teams can use the franchise tag from February 10-24 while the NFLPA has argued that the tag is meaningless without a new CBA in place next season. Either way, the franchise tag is expected to make its way into the next labor agreement in some form or fashion.
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