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ESPN Rumors (you need insider access):
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A Gross extension could yield a Peppers franchise
Jordan Gross | Panthers
Another reason for the Carolina Panthers furious effort to sign offensive tackle Jordan Gross to a new contract this week has been revealed by NFL.com's Adam Schefter: with Gross locked into a new contract, the team can use the franchise tag on Julius Peppers, thus ensuring themselves of getting some compensation back in a trade.
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Tag, you're it, Karlos
Karlos Dansby | Cardinals
Adam Schefter of NFL.com reports that the Arizona Cardinals are expected to use their franchise tag on linebacker Karlos Dansby, and the announcement might come as early as Wednesday.
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Well, three possible big free agents are going to be most likely off the market. So don't waste your breath talking about them.