Kirk Cousins will not sign a new deal with Washington before they apply the franchise tag upon him.
The deadline for turning the tag into a long-term contract continues to be July 15.
If he’s tagged, Cousins will rush to sign it, adding $23.94 million to the $19.95 million he earned last year. Cousins can then discuss a long-term deal with Washington with $23.94 million fully guaranteed for 2017.