Patriots tag Samuel
New England Patriots02/17/2007 9:35 AM The Boston Herald reports the Patriots placed the franchise tag on CB Asante Samuel last night in a move designed to extend their negotiating rights with the standout cornerback. The decision guarantees Samuel at worst a one-year contract worth $7.79 million next season. However, the Patriots remain free to negotiate a long-term extension in place of the tag in the coming weeks. Read more