Seattle Seahawks unlikely to put franchise tag on Sheldon Richardson

The Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to use a franchise tag on defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, according to a published report. Richardson, acquired from the New York Jets just prior to the 2017 season, is coveted by the Seahawks, NFL.com reported, but not at the $14 million salary he would receive with the franchise tag. Seattle has used the franchise tag on a player only once since Pete Carroll has been head coach -- and that was back in 2010, when it was applied to kicker Olindo Mare. Carroll said during his season-ending news conference that it would be "huge" to have Richardson return to the team. The 6-foot-3, 294-pound Richardson started 15 games for the Seahawks last season, registering.


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