Eagles Give Franchise Tag To TE L.J. Smith
8th February, 2008 - 3:48 am
AP - Tight end L.J. Smith, who was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the month, was given the franchise tag by the Eagles on Thursday, as reported by the Associated Press.

Thursday marked the first day of the offseason that teams could use the tag. Although Smith can receive offers from other teams, the tag gives the Eagles seven days to match. A team signing him would have to give up two first-round picks as compensation. [READ]

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