Report: Bills FS Byrd gets franchise tag

Author: By The Sports Xchange
Published On: Mar 01 2013 01:22:20 PM EST   Updated On: Mar 01 2013 01:22:22 PM EST

The Buffalo Bills will place a franchise tag on free safety Jairus Byrd, according to reports Friday.

Byrd has sought a long-term contract, but the two sides have yet to reach an agreement. The franchise tag will ensure Byrd a one-year base salary of $6.9 million in 2013 and keep him in Buffalo another season while discussions continue on a new deal.

A second-round draft pick in 2009, Byrd has played his entire career with the Bills. He started all 16 games last season and had five interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

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