The Chiefs are reportedly placing the franchise tag on Dee Ford.
are placing the franchise tag on Dee Ford, who was poised to hit free agency after the best season of his career.The franchise tag for an outside linebacker next season is just over $15.4 million, though the Chiefs have expressed interest in signing Ford to a long-term deal.
They are also open to trading him if the right offer came along as they switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3 base defence.Ford was the Chiefs’ first-round pick in 2014 out of Auburn, but he struggled with injuries and the adjustment to the NFL his first couple seasons. He only played in six games with two sacks in 2017, but had a career-best 13 sacks and forced seven fumbles this past season.
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