Although the Buffalo Bills didn't use the franchise tag on defensive end Jerry Hughes on Monday, the 26-year-old could still return to the club for 2015.
Hughes and the Bills are expected to meet Thursday, according to Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.
Buffalo traded for Hughes in April 2013, sending Kelvin Sheppard to the Indianapolis Colts.
In his two seasons with the Bills, Hughes has excelled in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. He'd be one of the most sought-after free agents on the market if he can't reach a deal with Buffalo.