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GM: Ravens likely to tag Justin Madubuike if no deal reached

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It doesn't look like the Baltimore Ravens will let Pro Bowl defensive tackle Justin Madubuike reach free agency.

When asked at the NFL scouting combine Tuesday whether Baltimore would put the franchise tag on Madubuike if the sides can't reach a deal by the March 5 deadline, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said, "I probably will, yes."

The franchise tag for defensive tackles is $22.102 million.

"We're trying to get a deal done," DeCosta said. "We've had discussions with Justin. He's the guy that obviously has put himself in a fortuitous position this year, by the way that he played.