Redskins expect to resume long-term contract talks with Cousins

Despite placing the franchise tag on Kirk Cousins, the Washington Redskins are still hopeful of getting a long-term deal done with the quarterback.

Team president Bruce Allen said Friday that he expects to resume negotiations with Cousins' agent in the coming weeks.

"As soon as free agency dies down a little bit, I'm sure his agent will engage us again in talks," Allen said, according to Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid-Atlantic.

The Redskins have until July 15 to sign Cousins to a multi-year extension, after which he must play the 2016 season under the $19.95-million tender.

Asked if he believes quarterbacks' salaries have become "silly" in recent days, Allen said he did not.

"I don't know if it is getting silly," Allen said. "The good quarterbacks deserve the money. I'm sure there are some performers in the league who are watching (free agency) and thinking they might be entitled to a raise or two. But you can't win in this league unless your quarterback plays well."