The Miami Dolphins' decision to place the franchise tag on Jarvis Landry could be a precursor to trading the wide receiver.
Per Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, it will be a "stunner" if the Dolphins don't deal Landry because the value of the franchise tag will place them up against the NFL's 2018 salary cap.
Beasley did note the Dolphins are open to working out a long-term extension with Landry, but it would require both sides to find some middle ground in negotiations.
The Dolphins announced on Tuesday they placed the franchise tag on Landry, who set an NFL record with 400 receptions over his first four seasons.