Vince Wilfork
The New England Patriots placed their franchise tag on defensive tackle Vince Wilfork on Monday.
The news was likely not welcomed by the stud defensive lineman who previously said that it would be a slap in the face if the team placed the tag on him.
Still, the Patriots want Wilfork on their squad for a long time into the future.
“A long-term agreement with Vince Wilfork has been the team’s top contractual priority for some time,” the team said in a press release.
“Unfortunately, despite numerous conversations and proposals, the goal has not yet been realized. Vince is a tremendous player for our team and remains a significant part of our future plans. It is because of Vince’s importance to this organization that we have assigned the franchise designation as we continue to work toward a long-term agreement. We are hopeful that Vince will remain a Patriot for many years to come.”
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