Jets' Maye signs franchise tag

Marcus Maye has accepted his franchise tag with the New York Jets, the safety's agent told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Maye's tender locks him in on a $10.61-million salary for the 2021 season.

The two sides have until July 15 to work out a multi-year deal. If an agreement isn't reached, Maye will only be allowed to play under the fully guaranteed one-year tag.

New York tagged Maye after he enjoyed a successful four-year stint with the club. The 28-year-old played every defensive snap in 2020 while recording 88 tackles, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two sacks.

The 2017 second-round pick will join newly signed Lamarcus Joyner in the back end of head coach Robert Saleh's defense.

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