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Wes Welker Signs Franchise Tender With Patriots, Two Sides Avoid Potential Holdout

Found May 15, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Wes Welker said Monday that he's got 9.5 million reasons not to miss any games this season. He reaffirmed that in a big way on Tuesday. Welker has decided to sign his franchise tender with the Patriots, which means he'll earn $9.5 million this season after the Pats placed the franchise tag on him this offseason. The news was first reported by The Boston Globe's Greg Bedard, and Welker confirmed it on Twitter shortly after. "I signed my tender today," Welker tweeted. "I love the game and I love my teammates! Hopefully doing the right thing gets the right results."...
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