The Atlanta Falcons have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said last week using the tag would be a possibility with the 25-year-old Jarrett as Jarrett heads into his fifth NFL season. Dimitroff has been in talks with Jarrett's agent, Todd France, regarding a long-term contract extension yet the sides remain far apart.
"As we have said since the end of the season, getting a deal done with Grady is our priority," Dimitroff said in a statement Monday. "Applying the franchise tag to him does not change that in any way.