Marcus Williams signs franchise tag, long-term deal still possible

#Saints safety Marcus Williams has accepted his franchise tag, source said. The two sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal. But now, every tagged player has either done an extension or accepted the tag.

This piece has been updated below.

In a somewhat surprising move, the New Orleans Saints will reportedly be placing the franchise tag on safety Marcus Williams. The franchise tag for his position this season will be around $10.5 million, not a bad price for a player of Williams’ talent and contributions.