Moderatoren » The 49ers have not used the franchise tag since 2012

They avoided it last year by signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a long-term deal.The team hopes to get a long-term done executed with kicker Robbie Gould before the March 5 franchise tag deadline T.J. Hockenson Jersey , but if they don’t get a deal done, the 49ers appear poised to use the tag on Gould, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.While Gould said he is ready to “consider all opportunities Jahlani Tavai Jersey ,” it doesn’t appear the 49ers will give him an opportunity to test the free agent waters and for good reason(s).Gould, the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history, made 72 of 75 field goals in his two seasons in San Francisco. The free agent tag for kickers is expected to be around $5 million Will Harris Jersey , and the 49ers have plenty of salary cap room.Plus, Gould’s former team, the Bears Austin Bryant Jersey , likely would quickly pursue him. Gould is building a home in Chicago.So expect Gould to stay in San Francisco at least one more season if not long term. The Latest on Week 17 of the NFL’s regular season (all times Eastern):9:50 p.m.The Indianapolis Colts lead the Tennessee Titans 17-10 at halftime in the race for the AFC’s final playoff spot.Andrew Luck has thrown for 196 yards and two touchdowns compared to Blaine Gabbert who has 73 yards passing for the Titans. The Colts are outgaining Tennessee 253-97 in total offense.Adam Vinatieri, the NFL’s oldest active player who just turned 46 on Friday, kicked a 53-yard field goal with 39 seconds left in the first half to give the Colts a 17-7 lead.Vinatieri is 4 of 6 from 50 yards or longer this season.Gabbert drove the Titans 55 yards for a 38-yard field goal by Ryan Succop as the first half ended to trim the Colts’ lead.The Colts were cruising up 14-0 when the Titans got just enough pressure on Luck for linebacker Jayon Brown to pick off a pass and return it 22 yards for a touchdown.Brown also stripped Marlon Mack of the ball with the Colts inside the Tennessee 20.— Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville Rashan Gary Jersey , Tennessee.