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Why do the Bears have 4.5 months to sign Jaylon Johnson? The franchise tag deadline explained originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday, the team announced. Both parties have 4.5 months to find common ground on a deal.
What does that mean exactly?
The deadline for teams to place the franchise tag on players has passed. It was Tuesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. CT. But the deadline for both teams and players to find common ground on a long-term contract outside of the franchise tag is Monday, July 17 at 3 p.m. CT.
The Bears placed the franchise tag on Johnson, meaning he would play on a one-year, guaranteed deal worth $19.8 million if he signs it. But there’s still time for Johnson to earn what he’s aiming for, which is a long-term deal.
The Bears have from now until mid-July to find common ground on a long-term deal. If they can’t, Johnson will either have to sign the franchise tag and play under the one-year deal, or hold out for a long-term deal.
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General manager Ryan Poles made it clear at the team’s end-of-season press conference, and the NFL Combine, that he is steadfast in keeping Johnson. Johnson is here to stay in Chicago whether it’s a long-term deal or the franchise tag.
“Jaylon’s not going to go anywhere and we’ll work through it to get something done,” Poles said at the team’s end-of-season press conference.”
Poles even made his ongoing talks with Johnson’s camp seem cheery.
“We have really good communication. The big thing was just kind of take a break here after the season and then we’ll start talks again. I feel really good about that situation.”
Johnson is not only seeking a long-term deal, but he’s looking to be one of the highest-paid, if not the highest-paid cornerback in the league.
“I think it really stands … the ball’s in my court, the ball’s in my favor,” Johnson said in…
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Publish date : 2024-03-05 23:47:49
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