The Chicago Bears was one of nine teams that today put the non-exclusive franchise brand on one of their players, wide receiver Allen Robinson. But now that it is marked, what happens next?
The two sides can still work to reach a long-term contract, but the deadline for doing so is July 15th. If they fail to reach a new deal by that date, A-Rob will play for a guaranteed $ 17.89 million in 2021 or he may resist.
Robinson can also negotiate with another team during that time, but if he signs with a new team, the Bears have the option of combining the contract to keep him. If they allow him to leave, the new team will have to send two first-round choices to the Bears as compensation for having Robinson removed.
Two choices in the first round for a 27-year-old wide receiver is probably too many, but if another team is interested, the Bears could tag and negotiate.
I imagine the Bears, and Robinson, by the way, would like to know the long-term plan for the Chicago defender’s position before starting any serious negotiations on a new contract.
Players can be scored in consecutive seasons, with the second year’s salary being 120% of the value of the first score, and with the 2021 rumored limit to shoot up, the Bears could go that route with Robinson.
The Bears could also terminate the label before it was signed, making Robinson an unrestricted free agent, which could, in theory, give the Bears a competitive choice in 2022.
But the best thing for both sides would be to come to an agreement that either makes A-Rob remain a Bear for a long time or that he swaps it for a team that is ready to give him the extension of the contract and the security he wants. .
For those who are wondering, the other eight players scored are Taylor Moton (OL, Carolina Panthers), Justin Simmons (S, Denver Broncos), Cam Robinson (OL, Jacksonville Jaguars), Marcus Williams (S, New Orleans Saints), Leonard Williams (DL, New York Giants), Marcus Maye (S, New York Jets), Chris Godwin (WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Brandon Scherff (OL, Washington Football Team). The Dallas Cowboys used the exclusive tag on Dak Prescott, but that tag was just a procedural thing, since the Cowboys are going to hire him for a big deal.