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The Washington Redskins placed a franchise tag on three-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Orakpo on Monday, all but ensuring he will remain with the team next season. The Redskins used the non-exclusive tag, worth about $11.5 million for 2014. The Redskins will continue to work on a long-term deal with the 27-year-old 2009 first-round draft pick, whose play at times has straddled the line between good and elite, therefore making it a challenge to gauge his contract value. His chances of staying with the Redskins were helped when new coach Jay Gruden retained defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, who plans to keep the 3-4 scheme that suits Orakpo's talents.
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