Quarterback Kirk Cousins will play under the one-year franchise tag this season after he and the Washington Redskins failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal by Fridays deadline.The inability to strike a deal was not a surprise and, in fact, had been forecast for months by multiple outlets, including ESPN.Cousins, who will receive a guaranteed $19.95 million, becomes the second quarterback to play under the franchise tag. Drew Brees played under the tag in 2005 with the San Diego Chargers. After the season, Brees signed with the New Orleans Saints as the Chargers turned to Philip Rivers, their 2004 first-round pick.In the other seven times in which a team used the franchise tag on a quarterback, the sides agreed to a deal by the deadline.But Cousins contract was up at a good time for him -- with the salary cap rising this season and in 2017 -- and at a tough time for the Redskins. Of Cousins 25 career regular-season starts, 16 came in 2015. Before the final 10 games last season, Cousins had been inconsistent. Down the stretch, however, Cousins led the Redskins to an NFC East title, throwing 23 touchdowns and only two interceptions. For the season, he threw 29 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.It was enough to convince the teams ownership to part ways with onetime face of the franchise?Robert Griffin III.?But it was not enough to convince them to meet Cousins asking price, which started at around $20 million, according to multiple sources.I would love to do a long-term deal with Kirk, Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan said earlier this offseason, but Im not going to ruin the organization financially to do it.But hes our leader on offense, hes our quarterback, McCloughan said. We won the NFC East last year. Thats pretty cool. Thats what we need, we need those types of guys. But you cant go crazy because its about 53 players, not one. Thats what we keep preaching.From the beginning, sources close to Cousins said he was comfortable playing under the one-year tag. Cousins also knows that if he plays well, theres a huge payday in his future. Cousins, a fourth-round pick in 2012, played behind Griffin for his first three seasons before winning the job last August.Ill let my play do the talking, Cousins said in May. Nothing in this league is promised to you. Whether its a one-year deal or a 10-year deal, I have to prove myself every game and every year. I feel very established in my role and excited to take advantage of the opportunity, which is a phenomenal opportunity.But in February, Cousins told ESPNs Jim Trotter: I never played football thinking about money, and going forward I never want to play football thinking about money. Thats why I think its important for me to play with a salary thats just locked in. I dont want to be thinking about individual accomplishments or rewards that would boost my salary or up my numbers.The sides now must wait until after the season to reach a deal. If they dont agree, the Redskins could use the franchise tag on Cousins again at a cost of approximately $24 million.Two quarterbacks signed big deals this offseason: Brock Osweiler received a deal from Houston averaging $18 million per year with $37 million in full guarantees, and Andrew Luck signed an extension with Indianapolis worth $23.2 million per year and $47 million in full guarantees.The Redskins and Cousins have said the right things this offseason, not turning the negotiations into an acrimonious situation. McCloughan has a longtime relationship with Cousins agent, Mike McCartney.Earlier this offseason, McCloughan said, Kirk will be here a long time. ... If its not done by July 15, dont worry, well get something figured out. Authentic Custom Seahawks Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana coach Tom Crean doesnt have a timetable for OG Anunobys return from a sprained ankle.For now, the 13th-ranked Hoosiers are going to have to step up and even overcompensate on some nights to make up for the absence of one of their biggest playmakers. On Friday night, it was Juwan Morgan who answered the call.Juwan rebounded for two tonight, Crean said. He came out and brought it. When you take OG (Anunoby) out of the lineup, you take so much athleticism, versatility, you take shooting, take the rebounding, the defense out. I thought our guys tried to do a really good job of making up for that. And Juwan did even more there.Morgan scored a career-high 18 points on 8-for-8 shooting and finished with 10 rebounds, DeRon Davis scored 14 points and Indiana rolled to an 83-60 victory over SIU-Edwardsville.The Hoosiers didnt start the game firing on all cylinders. Indiana (6-1) didnt make its first basket until 16:12 remaining in the first half, missing its first eight attempts. Trailing 4-0, the Hoosiers shook off the slow start when Zach McRoberts hit a 3-pointer from the corner that ignited Indiana. The Hoosiers would finish the final 15 minutes of the half outscoring SIU-Edwardsville 40-17.Led by Morgan, the Hoosiers efforts on the glass eliminated opportunities for SIU-Edwardsville (4-4) to score second chance points. Indiana grabbed 30 defensive rebounds. Indianas 15 offensive rebounds led to the Hoosiers outscoring the Cougars 17-5 in second-chance points. But the Hoosiers second chance points opportunities were non-existent if Morgan was shooting the ball. The sophomore didnt miss all night, making each of his eight shot attempts and the only 3-pointer he attempted.I feel like Im scratching the surface, Morgan said. I think just mentally Ive been thinking too much about shooting, things like that. My teammates look to give me the ball. And I look to have big games. But it was just a good night for us as a team.Inddiana molded the rest of the basketball game around an aggressive rebounding effort, ball movement and its depth.dddddddddddd The Hoosiers dominated the glass, outrebounding the Cougars 45-31. Indianas offense revolved around ball movement, as 15 of Indianas 28 field goals came by way of an assist with nine Hoosiers recording at least one assist.And the Hoosiers bench outscored SIU-Edwardsvilles 34-12.Burak Eslik finished with 18 points for SIU-Edwardsville. SIU-Edwardsville coach Jon Harris was familiar with Crean having played for and coached with Crean while he was at Marquette. Harris called Friday nights loss, where the Hoosiers led by as many as 33 points, disappointing.Theres a reason why they are ranked No. 13 in America, Harris said. (Indiana is) a great team. I really think theyre a high level offensive team. We let them get going and that was the difference and the separation early (in the game).BIG PICTURE: Anunoby watched the Hoosiers victory from the bench, where he sat in a walking boot. He used crutches when he entered and exited the court from the locker room. He sprained his right ankle during the Hoosiers 76-67 win over No. 3 North Carolina on Wednesday. On Friday night, Crean told reporters he does not believe the ankle sprain is a long-term injury that could keep Anunoby out well into Indianas conference schedule, despite not having a definitive timetable on Anunobys return.POLL IMPLICATIONS: After a thrilling victory over No. 3 North Carolina on Wednesday night, Indiana will have two weeks before it plays a ranked opponent, when Indiana takes on No. 18 Butler at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.UP NEXT:SIU-Edwardsville hosts Stetson on Wednesday.Indiana hosts Southeast Missouri State on Sunday.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25. ' ' '