Patriots will not use franchise tag on Dont'a Hightower
The New England Patriots will not use the franchise tag on free agent linebacker Dont'a Hightower.
What It Means:
This confirms what ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Tuesday morning, and is seconded by Adam Schefter, also of ESPN. Hightower is a dynamic linebacker who has proven he can excel in multiple facets of the game. It would be a pretty significant loss for the Patriots, although they always seem to adapt pretty well.
The Patriots' defense ranked 11th in the league by opponent-adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play this season.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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