The Los Angeles Rams have used their non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive back Lamarcus Joyner.

The value of the tag for Joyner is $11.287 million for the 2018 season. The Rams, who would still like to sign Joyner to a long-term deal, have until July 16 to sign him to a multiyear contract or he will have to play the season on the franchise tag.

The Rams' decision on the tag came down to Joyner or Sammy Watkins. The latter will now be an unrestricted free agent next week.