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Lions place the franchise tag on Cliff Avril

Found March 05, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Cliff Avril,  Jason La Canfora
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
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According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the Detroit Lions have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril. Avril was hoping to avoid being tagged, but there was no way the Lions would let him hit the open market as a free agent. The Lions will now have until July 15th to get a new deal done, or else Avril will be forced to play the 2012 season until the franchise tag.
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