Redskins GM: Cousins will be here a long time

Kirk Cousins isn't going anywhere.

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan indicated Monday that Cousins, who was hit with the franchise tag this offseason, will remain with the team long-term regardless of whether a new deal is agreed upon this summer.

"It's a big contract, and it's a position that's very important to us, and he wants to be in an organization he feels very passionate about,” McCloughan said at the Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic, according to Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "We'll get something figured out. If it's not by July 15, don't worry. We'll get something figured out."

Cousins would play the 2016 season under a $19.9-million salary if the two sides are unable to work out a deal in advance of the deadline to negotiate with franchise-tagged players.

He'd tentatively be scheduled for free agency thereafter, but the Redskins could again use the franchise tag as another placeholder for a long-term deal.

Either way, with a variety of options available to keep him off the market, it appears as though it would take a disappointing season from Cousins to prevent an eventual contract agreement.

"It's tough sometimes because you want to have everybody out there," McCloughan added. "And you can't - salary cap and stuff like that. But Kirk's going to be here and be here a long time."

Cousins started every game for Washington last season, racking up 4,166 yards, 29 touchdowns, and just 11 interceptions en route to the club's first playoff appearance since 2012.