Report: Bears' Allen Robinson signs $18 million franchise tag

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) celebrates his touchdown with Jesper Horsted during the second half against the New York Giants. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson has signed his franchise tag for the 2021 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Robinson is set to make $18 million for the 2021 season and has until July 15 to sign a long-term deal with Chicago. The 27-year-old had a career-year with 102 receptions for 1,250 yards and six touchdowns.

In seven seasons, Robinson has 457 career receptions for 5,999 yards and 39 touchdowns in 88 career games with the Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Detroit native was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jaguars and played his first four seasons in Jackson before joining Chicago on a three-year, $42 million contract.

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