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Giants Rumors: Leonard Williams to Get Franchise Tag, Work on Long-Term Contract

Prior to Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, the New York Giants are expected to use their franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Giants plan to use the tag as a "placeholder" with the goal of working out a long-term deal with Williams.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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