Appearing on ESPN Postseason NFL Countdown on Sunday morning, NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen offered some more information regarding the Philadelphia Eagles’ desire to trade Nick Foles.
First, Schefter talked about his report that the Eagles intend to franchise tag Foles:
SCHEFTER: “It sounds like the Philadelphia Eagles are going to use their franchise tag on Nick Foles. The question is how they get there. They can pick up a $20 million option a week after this game and then Nick Foles could buy back his freedom for $2 million, at which point the Eagles would franchise [tag] him.