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Cousins, Redskins fail to reach long-term deal

Published Jul. 15, 2016 5:34 p.m. ET

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WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will play next season on the franchise tag.

Cousins and the team did not agree on a long-term deal before Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for franchise players to sign new contracts. The team announced it when the deadline passed.

Cousins will earn $19.95 million next season. He'll be the first quarterback to play on the franchise tag since Drew Brees with the San Diego Chargers in 2005.

The 27-year-old started all 16 regular-season games for the Redskins last season, throwing for 4,166 yards and 29 touchdowns with 11 interceptions last season. In 30 career NFL games, the 2012 fourth-round pick has thrown 47 touchdowns and 30 interceptions.

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