Report: Browns not planning to use franchise tag on Terrelle Pryor

The Cleveland Browns have no plans to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Terrelle Pryor ahead of free agency, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports, citing a league source.

Browns management has been against the idea of the one-year tender throughout the offseason, and this latest update falls in line with that stance.

What remains to be seen is whether the tag becomes a last resort if negotiations to re-sign Pryor on a long-term deal carry past Wednesday's deadline.

As Cabot adds, Cleveland fully intends to get the quarterback-turned-wideout under contract.

The franchise tag could still end up being a necessary move to that end, as teams have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal with players who receive the franchise tag.

Pryor would become an unrestricted free agent March 9 in the event the Browns opt against the designation and are unable to come to terms on a long-term deal beforehand.

The 27-year-old finished his first full season at receiver with 77 catches for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns.