Filed under: Chargers, AFC West
The San Diego Chargers applied the franchise tag on Tuesday to Vincent Jackson in a bid to retain the star wide receiver, who could have been bound for the free-agent market.The team's tag on Jackson was "non-exclusive," meaning he can still negotiate with other clubs but the Chargers could either match the offer and keep him, or let him go and receive two first-round picks as compensation. In addition, the Chargers and Jackson and his representatives could opt to negotiate a long-term deal, though the sides have had a rocky relationship at times.
"Vincent has been a valuable contributor to our team," general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. "We want him to be a Charger."
Jackson, who went to the Pro Bowl following the 2009 season, has had run-ins with the law, resulting in a league-imposed three-game suspension at the start of last season.
In addition, Jackson last year refused to sign a $3.2 million restricted free agent tender extended by the Chargers. Instead, he staged a prolonged holdout through the summer and deep into the season in a failed attempt to force San Diego to give him a long-term deal or trade him to a team that would.
Jackson eventually reported to the Chargers but by then the team had reduced and pro-rated his tender. He also had to serve a three-game, team-imposed suspension on the roster exempt list before becoming eligible for the final six games of the season.
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