The Washington Redskins will use their franchise tag on Brian Orakpo if they are unable to sign him to a long-term deal by Monday's deadline.
Orakpo would be paid just less than $11.5 million for the 2014 season.
Orakpo had 10 sacks in 2013 after missing 14 games in 2012 with a torn pectoral muscle.
Orakpo turns 28 in July.