The Facts:
Bryant has accepted the franchise tag recently given to him by the Bucs, ensuring he will remain in uniform at least one more season. Lamont Smith, his agent, confirmed it to The Tampa Tribune via text message late Thursday afternoon.
Reported by the Tampa Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Placing the tag on Bryant gave the Bucs a measure of protection against losing Bryant in the free agent market, but also required the Bucs to pay Bryant $9.8 million in 2009. Bryant had hoped for a long-term deal, at least five to six years and negotiations between he and the Bucs can continue even now that Bryant has signed the one-year offer. If a long-term deal is not reached, he will be eligible for free agency again in 2010.
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