Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins signed his franchise tender on Friday. Mankins, who was designated as the team’s franchise player, could have signed the tender or negotiated a long-term contract with the club.
As of now he has chosen to sign the tender which is worth a reported $10.1 million for the 2011 season.
Mankins a 2005 first round draft pick is a three-time Pro Bowl player and a three-time NFL All-Pro. He is a huge key in the protection of NFL MVP Tom Brady.
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