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Yannick Ngakoue says he won't sign with Jaguars, Jaguars immediately say they'll franchise tag him

Nothing like a good franchise tag standoff on a Monday morning.

Before most folks in Jacksonville had even gotten their week going, there was a battle between the Jacksonville Jaguars and one of its best players. Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue does not want to sign a long-term deal with the Jaguars. He said so on Twitter.

Then just three minutes later, a report said the Jaguars would franchise tag him.

Yannick Ngakoue, Jaguars at odds

Ngakoue, a premier pass rusher who is just 24 years old, said goodbye to Jaguars fans on Monday morning.