Washington is prepared to use the franchise tag on Kirk Cousins again in the 2017 offseason if they are unable to agree upon a long-term deal.

Cousins is being paid a guaranteed $19.95 million in 2016 after he became the second quarterback to play under the franchise tag, joining Drew Brees in 2005 with the San Diego Chargers.

Cousins is fifth in the NFL in Total QBR this season and has thrown for 3,540 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

The franchise quarterback tag for the 2017 season will be $23,943,600.