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Can the Chiefs and Albert hit reset?

"While Albert has publicly expressed some unhappiness with his situation, this is hardly the most contentious dealing the Chiefs have had with a franchise player.

Seven days that shaped the Seahawks

"This is a player who had 29 sacks over the past three years and is coming off a season in which he made $10.6 million as Detroit's franchise player.

Jim Souhan: Twins' Morneau will have his patience, loyalty and foresight tested

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Seahawks expected to add Cliff Avril

Not just because Avril is a former third-round choice who has logged more than eight sacks in each of the past three seasons and was so effective the Lions designated him their franchise player in...

Bears' Melton signs franchise tender

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his tender offer as the team's designated franchise player on Tuesday, with the four-year pro slated to earn $8.45 million for the upcoming season.

Dolphins' recent judgment in free agency is a mixed bag

After placing the franchise player tag on Starks on Monday, Miami will be among the NFL's richest teams in free agency with around $37 million to spend.

Addition of Kenny Cooper gives FC Dallas all-around depth

That transfer fee gained by FC Dallas, however, allowed the organization to fill both the production and franchise player role with a familiar face from days past -- Dallas native Kenny Cooper.

Chiefs sign Bowe to 5-year deal

By designating Albert as a franchise player, the Chiefs have offered him a one-year contract worth $9.83 million.

Recap: Toronto vs. Memphis | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Sports News on the...

Zach Randolph recorded a double-double with 17 points and 18 rebounds, and the Grizzlies shut down their former franchise player in upending the Toronto Raptors, 88-82, at Air Canada Centre.

Flacco at the center of major decisions for Ravens

Only once before - offensive lineman Wally Williams going to the New Orleans Saints after being a franchise player in 1998 - has the team not ultimately signed their franchise player to a contract.

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