The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Chad Greenway.
"Chad’s an important part of our team and his play speaks for itself. He’s productive and has continued to improve each year he has been in the NFL," Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said “He’s a leader for us in the locker room and on the field."
A first-round pick (17th overall) in 2006 out of the University of Iowa, Greenway (6-2, 242) missed his rookie season with a knee injury, but has started 63 of 64 games over the last four seasons, totaling 463 tackles, 6.5 quarterback sacks, five interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, and seven forced fumbles.
Greenway has played at a Pro Bowl-level the last couple of seasons, leading the Vikings in tackles from 2008-10. Greenway posted a career-high 144 tackles in 2010.
Greenway earned $3.17 million in 2010, the final season in a five-year, $13.6 million contract that included $7.42 million in guarantees. The one-year franchise tag for linebackers is projected to be worth $10.191 million for the 2011 season.
source: Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre
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