Chargers Place Franchise Tag On Vincent Jackson
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers have designed wide receiver Vincent Jackson as their non-exclusive franchise player.
Jackson, who sat out the first 10 games of last season in a bitter contract dispute, can negotiate with other teams.
If he receives an offer, the Chargers can either match the other club's offer or receive two first-round draft choices as compensation.
The Chargers and Jackson could also negotiate a long-term contract, although the sides would have to get past last year's bad feelings.
Jackson will receive a one-year tender at the average of the top five salaries among receivers last year.
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