[KC Chiefs.com] The Chiefs named outside linebacker Tamba Hali their franchise player today, effectively keeping him off the free-agent market.
Hali, the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2006, led the AFC last season with 14 1/2 sacks.
Hali is a non-exclusive franchise player, meaning the Chiefs must offer him a one-year contract for an amount equal to the average salary of the five highest-paid outside linebackers in 2010.
Last year, that salary for a franchise outside linebacker was $9.68 million.
Once the players and owners agree to a new collective bargaining agreement, Hali would be free to negotiate a contract with other teams. The Chiefs would have the right to match any offer sheet Hali signs.
If they decline to match, the Chiefs would receive two first-round draft picks from Hali’s new team.
give him a 5 yr contract
Comment by LJ Sucks — February 16, 2011 @ 6:26 pm
careers r short, 3 yr contract max.
Comment by doogr — February 16, 2011 @ 7:56 pm
whatever it takes to keep him happy for a while.
Comment by Chief Tom — February 16, 2011 @ 8:46 pm
JUST GIVE HIM THE 5 YEAR DEAL OR MORE
Comment by CHIEFS FAN 84 — February 18, 2011 @ 11:36 am
he should get at least a 5 yr contract. hes only about 26 or 27 yrs old. i would to see him in another uniform.
Comment by ekplueg — February 18, 2011 @ 2:52 pm
Hate to see him in another uniform. my bad
Comment by ekplueg — February 18, 2011 @ 2:54 pm
we lost allen dont want to lose hali in any way also
Comment by chiefz58 — February 23, 2011 @ 5:59 pm
I agree, but I hate to see us sign him to a 5 year deal and then he pulls a Larry Johnson. He was awesome until he got his contract then he just quit. I hope Hali doesnt do that. He has more class from what ive seen. Regardless Hali will get a long contract.
Comment by corey — March 8, 2011 @ 2:01 pm