Just as expected, the Las Vegas Raiders have used their franchise tag on star running-back Josh Jacobs to stop him entering free agency.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Raiders have used their franchise tag on Jacobs which will secure the running-back a guaranteed $10.091 million (£8.35m) salary for the 2023 season. Jacobs has been holding out for a bumper long-term deal, and even warned the Raiders against using the tag earlier this year.
The tag means that the Raiders will have until July 15 to discuss a new contract with the 25-year-old, otherwise Jacobs will have no choice but to play the 2023 season with the pre-agreed sum. Jacobs has already hinted that the $10m salary is not enough after he led the NFL in rushing yards last season, and will be hoping for a new deal.
