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Following up on the ongoing story. ... Jackson’s status could play a role as negotiations toward a new NFL labor deal wind to an anticipated resolution over the next few days. While it is not inconceivable the sensational wide receiver could be playing elsewhere this season, those in the know overwhelmingly believe Jackson will ultimately be a Charger in 2011.
Reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Indeed, in an appearance on XX Sports Radio in San Diego (via Profootballtalk.com), Union-Tribune staffer Kevin Acee was emphatic that Jackson and the Chargers will work things out: “Vincent Jackson will be a Charger, and that’s the bottom line,” Acee said. ... Indications from those close to Jackson have been that he would accept the franchise tag -- and the accompanying $11 million-plus for one season -- if he had to. But Jackson’s willingness to be a part of the antitrust lawsuit was with an eye toward getting the franchise tag abolished or possibly being exempted from the tag. It now sounds like he'd settle for $10 million (roughly what he lost by sitting out most of last season). It remains to be seen whether he gets that settlement.
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