Lions DE Avril may holdout if placed under franchise tag

Feb 19, 2012

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril told the Detroit Free Press that he may hold out if the team puts its franchise tag on him, rather than negotiate a new long-term contract this offseason.

The Lions can use the franchise tag to keep Avril off the free-agent market with a one-year deal. Avril told the newspaper he is considering skipping training camp and the start of the 2012-13 season if a contract is not in place.

“I don't want to be franchised,” Avril told the newspaper. “That's basically what I got last year. The (restricted free-agent) tender was basically the same thing. I just want security and longevity.”

Avril had a career-high 11 sacks and six forced fumbles this season. He has 30 sacks in 57 career games.

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