Free agent DE Avril not open to franchise tag
Cliff Avril - DL - Detroit Lions
Feb. 1, 2012 - 6:30 PM ET
Free agent DE Cliff Avril said Wednesday that he "definitely" does not want the Lions to franchise tag him.
"The franchise tag kind of makes it a yearly thing, and you want security," said Avril. The 26-year-old pass rusher did express some hope that the sides can reach a long-term agreement. "(I'm) kind of getting positive vibes as far as for me being there again next year," Avril said. "Hopefully, we can meet in the middle and make it happen, because I'd definitely love to be there."
Source: Detroit Free Press
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