Report: No long-term deals imminent for tagged trio Cousins, Bell, Johnson

The NFL's three remaining franchise-tagged players appear unlikely to sign new contracts until much closer to the July 17 deadline - if at all.

Negotiations between the Washington Redskins and Kirk Cousins have taken on an improved tone recently but a long-term deal is still considered to be a long shot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

A deal appears more likely for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, though it is reportedly unlikely to come until the two sides make a push at the deadline and Schefter suggests it's no sure thing.

The Los Angeles Rams and cornerback Trumaine Johnson will not reach a deal, a source told Schefter.

Absent long-term deals before the deadline, all three players will hit free agency after the 2018 season.

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