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There are times when players receive the franchise tag and refuse to sign it in hopes of keeping pressure on teams as they try for a long-term contract.

There are also times when players are happy to sign their tags and guarantee themselves a sizable payday for the upcoming season. That was the case for quarterback Kirk Cousins with the Redskins and it is also the case for kicker Justin Tucker.

The Ravens announced Friday that Tucker has signed his tender, which sets him up to make $4.5 million in 2016 if he plays out the year under the tag. That’s far from a sure thing as the two sides have until July 15 to work out a longer deal and Tucker’s performance to this point in his career has put him among the best kickers in football.

Tucker has made 130-of-148 field goals and all 139 extra points he’s tried during four seasons with the Ravens.