Eagles tag tight end L.J. Smith

Eagles tag tight end L.J. Smith

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have placed the franchise tag on tight end L.J. Smith. Smith was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on February 29.

If Smith were to receive a contract offer from another club, the Eagles would have 7 days to match the offer. If they choose not to match the offer, then the Eagles would receive two first-round draft choices as compensation. If Smith re-signs with Philadelphia, he would receive a one-year contract equivalent to the average of the top five highest paid players at his position in the league.

Smith, 27, has caught 194 passes for 2,227 yards and 15 touchdowns during his five-year career in Philadelphia. A 2nd round draft pick from Rutgers in 2003, Smith has played in 73 games (53 starts) and 7 playoff contests. Smith endured an injury-plagued season in 2007 to post 22 receptions for 236 yards and one touchdown in 10 games.

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