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As expected, the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday used their franchise tag on offensive tackle Jordan Gross. That means Gross, unless his agent is able to negotiate a long-term deal, will be locked up for the 2008 season at $7.45 million -- the average salary of the five highest-paid linemen in the NFL last season. [link]

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