ESPN is reporting.......
 

the Colts have placed the franchise tag on Freeney! Next up, Grant?

Grant is going to be tagged...and hopefully with the intention of signing him to a long term deal...i think it is a smart move to keep him off the market.

Briggs franchised, Freeney franchised, and Samuels franchised.... I guess NFL Network was right on the money. Doesn't leave much on the market, as far as "elite" players go. I guess this first round draft pick is going to be more important than we thought.