The Pittsburgh Steelers will place its franchise tag on linebacker LaMarr Woodley, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Woodley wrapped up the final year on his rookie contract that paid him $500,000 last season. The outside linebacker recorded 60 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions over the course of the 2010 season and playoffs, which ended in a Super Bowl XLV loss to the Green Bay Packers. By franchising the 2007 second round pick, the Steelers agree to pay the average of the top salaries at his position in 2011. Pittsburgh, however, is expected to sign Woodley to a long-term deal. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6125994
