The 49ers will franchise defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin, according to NFL sources. The franchise tag for defensive tackles this year is $7 million, and teams must designate their franchise players by Feb. 25.
Until the tag is applied to Franklin, the 49ers will try to work out a long-term contract for their standout defensive tackle.
It is what could be the start in a string of franchise tags for defensive tackles. The New England Patriots are likely to slap their franchise tag on defensive tackle Vince Wilfork and the Pittsburgh Steelers could do the same with defensive tackle Casey Hampton.
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