The Tennessee Titans might take a different route than a long-term contract in order to bring back quarterback Ryan Tannehill in 2020.
On NFL Live, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that the Titans may use the franchise tag on Tannehill, who is set to become a free agent this offseason (h/t Bleacher Report).
She also notes that there is mutual interest between the two sides in a reunion (duh) and that Tannehill and the Titans “want to do good business”.
Should the Titans use the franchise tag on Tannehill, it would stop him from being able to negotiate with other teams, and Tennessee could either let him play the year out or continue to work on a long-term deal after he is tagged.