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Jackson designated Chargers’ Franchise Player

Posted Feb 15, 2011

San Diego applied the non-exclusive tag to the seventh-year receiver with two 1,000-yard seasons.


SAN DIEGO – The Chargers designated receiver Vincent Jackson as the team’s Franchise Player on Tuesday.

Jackson, 28, was designated as a “non-exclusive” Franchise Player, which means that he can negotiate with other teams. Should he receive an offer from another team, the Chargers can either match the new club’s offer or receive two first-round draft choices as compensation. In addition, the Chargers and Jackson may negotiate a long-term contract.

“Vincent has been a valuable contributor to our team,” General Manager A.J. Smith said. “We want him to be a Charger.”

The last player to be designated the team’s Franchise Player was running back/kick returner Darren Sproles in 2009.

Jackson will receive a one-year tender at the average of the top five salaries among receivers last year.

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