ESPN.com · Mar 5, 2019
Seahawks franchise tag defensive end Clark
The Seahawks placed the franchise tag on defensive end Frank Clark on Monday, ensuring that Seattle's top pass-rusher will now stay put through at least the 2019 season.
The Seahawks' announcement that they've tagged Clark specifies that it's the non-exclusive tag, as expected. It means Clark is free to negotiate with other teams. If he were to sign an offer sheet that the Seahawks declined to match, Seattle would be entitled to two first-round picks from the other team. However, such a steep price would almost certainly preclude another team from signing Clark, especially in a draft that's considered rich with edge rushers.
