DALLAS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets are leaning toward using their franchise tag on linebacker David Harris.
Harris, voted the team MVP this season by his teammates, is due to become a free agent but will likely have the tag placed on him, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the team has not announced the move.
Teams can start using the franchise label Feb. 10, but it is uncertain whether the tag will stand because of the unsettled labor situation. Jeff Pash, the NFL’s lead labor negotiator, said earlier this week he expected the franchise tag to continue to operate as it has previously.
ESPN first reported the Jets’ intentions Sunday.
