Patriots use franchise tag on Stephen Gostkowski

Alec Brzezinski

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The Patriots used their franchise tag on kicker Stephen Gostkowski before Monday's 4 p.m. deadline, according to ESPN.

The Pats chose to give the tag to Gostkowski over starting cornerback Devin McCourty, even though they remain hopeful McCourty will sign a long-term deal.

With the franchise tag, Gostkowski will make $4.1 million in 2015. He made 35 out of 37 field goal attempts last year and has made three Pro Bowls in his career.

 

Alec Brzezinski