Patriots using franchise tag on OL Joe Thuney
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The New England Patriots are placing their franchise tag on left guard Joe Thuney, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced on Twitter.
In a somewhat surprising move, the Patriots are using the tag to keep the starting lineman off the open market.
Thuney has started every game in his four-year career since being drafted by the Patriots in 2016. He's given up just one sack over the past two campaigns.
The 27-year-old is projected to make $14.7 million under the tag in 2020, according to Spotrac.
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